Timeline of the bible and how it was written

By Waldron
  • 2000 BCE

    Abraham the father of the people of Israel leaves Ur for Canaan.

  • 1450 BCE

    Israelites leave the land of Egypt, the Exodus.

  • Period: 1000 BCE to 966 BCE

    Kingdom of David and Solomon. The First Temple is built.

  • 931 BCE

    Two kingdoms: Israel in the North, Judah in the South. The northern kingdom falls to the Assyrians.

  • 587 BCE

    Judah is destroyed and many are exiled to Babylon.

  • 538 BCE

    Persians defeat Babylonians, exiles begin to return home

  • 333 BCE

    Battle of Issus; Greeks defeat Persians. Period of Greek dominance.

  • 63 BCE

    Rome extends its power to Palestine.

  • 4 BCE

    Christ is born.

  • 30

    Death and Resurrection of Jesus.

  • Period: 50 to 64

    The writings of Paul; Gospels begin to take shape.

  • 70

    The destruction of the Temple by the Romans.

  • 90

    Completion of writing of the Gospels.