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6 CE
Territories of Judea, Samaria, and Idumea come under direct imperial control as the Roman province of Judea. -
4 BCE
Jesus of Nazareth is born -
30 CE
Jesus' early followers from Galilee settle in Jerusalem know as the Twelve. -
35-36 CE
Saul of Tarsus, a Jew, comes to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and subsequently becomes the apostle Paul. -
37-100 CE
Life of Josephus, the Jewish historian -
70-100 CE
Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke (Luke-Acts) written. -
90-110 CE
Gospel of John written -
98-117 CE
Reign of Emperor Trajan -
90-150 CE
Gospel of Thomas and other gnostic manuscripts written -
100-165 CE
Life of Justin Martyr, early Christian apologist. Justin defends Christianity as a "philosophy" worthy of the respect of the educated and as the only legitimate heir to the Israelite scriptures. -
132-135 CE
Second Jewish Revolt against Rome (Bar Kochba Revolt). By this time Christians have separated from Judaism. -
150-215 CE
Life of Clement of Alexandria, early Christian teacher and theologian. Clement's theology is known for its skillful blend of Christian proclamation with Greek philosophical precepts. -
150-222 CE
Life of Tertullian, early Christian apologist. Prolific writer and sharp witted defender of the ermerging Christian orthodoxy, until he converted to Montanism late in his life. -
185-254 CE
Life of Origen. One of the great early Christian scholars and teachers, his writings had a profound effect on the development of Christian theology, particularly in the provinces of the Greek East. -
260-340 CE
Life of Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, chronicler of early church and court historian to Constantine -
325 CE
Council of Nicea attempts to resolve theological differences among church factions. It is agreed that Christ was both fully human and fully divine. -
327 CE
Death of Constantine.