Christianity

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  • 2100 BCE

    Abraham

    Calling of Abraham- father of the Jewish nation
  • 1900 BCE

    Joseph

    Joseph is sold into slavery in Egypt. Israelites eventually become captives in the land
  • 1010 BCE

    David

    David becomes king of Israel, making Jerusalem his capital.
  • 970 BCE

    Solomon

    David's son (Solomon) becomes king. He later builds a temple in Jerusalem to honour God.
  • 930 BCE

    Solomon’s death

    Following Solomon's death, the Kingdom is divided into two sections: Northern (Israel) and Southern (Judah)
  • 753 BCE

    Founding

    Traditional date for the founding of Rome.
  • 722 BCE

    Israel

    Fall of the kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians
  • 70 BCE

    Rebellion

    Jewish rebellion against the Roman empire ends. Destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.

  • New Pope

    Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, who is succeeded by Pope Frances