christianity By hwrig19 4 BCE Jesus of Nazareth is born 26 Ministry of John the Baptist 30 Death of Jesus 30 Jesus' early followers from Galilee settle in Jerusalem. They are known as "the Twelve." 35 Saul of Tarsus, a Jew, comes to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and subsequently becomes the apostle Paul. 50 Paul leaves Antioch and begins Aegean Mission. His letters to these congregations are the earliest documents now contained in the New Testament. 63 Death of Paul 132 Second Jewish Revolt against Rome (Bar Kochba Revolt). By this time Christians have separated from Judaism.