Early Christianity Timeline
The timeline on early Christianity is presently in its infancy. It has been uploaded to provide those who might wish to help in its formation with a means to familiarize themselves with its style and purpose.;xNLx;;xNLx;IMPORTANT: This project is one of the largest of its kind, and will take time to reach a conclusion. In this regard many important topics on early Christian history, and certain viewpoints, have not yet been included.;xNLx;;xNLx;Using the Timeline:;xNLx;Individuals are assigned an entry in the timeline that best approximates the beginning of the activity or events that they are most associated with, and not the date of their birth.;xNLx;;xNLx;Entries are Coloured as such:;xNLx;;xNLx;Grey= Discussion Points ;xNLx;Blue= Groups ;xNLx;Purple= Texts ;xNLx;Red= Artifacts/Places ;xNLx;Blue= Events ;xNLx;Yellow= People;xNLx;
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EXAMPLE: The Birth of Jesus
[Example: Discussion over the birth of Jesus and the infancy narratives.]
0010 BC-08-05 08:01:50
EXAMPLE: Pharisees
[EXAMPLE: Discussion on history and significance of the Pharisees]
0019-01-31 13:02:04
The Dead Sea Scrolls (Videos)
Dead Sea Scrolls
0019-09-22 02:20:00
Dead Sea Scrolls
Dead Sea Scrolls. 2nd Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
0020-02-20 04:52:05
Biblical Interpretation
Biblical Interpretation in Early Judaism and the Early Jesus-movement
0020-02-20 04:52:05
The Second Temple
Virtual reconstruction of the Temple Mount circa 70 A.D.
0020-09-30 13:54:22
Judaean Diaspora
The Jewish Diaspora ca. 30 A.D.
0026-12-30 13:54:22
Torah and Jewish Identity in Second Temple Judaism (Video)
A lecture by John J. Collins
0028-05-15 11:12:50
The World of the Lake of Galilee (Video)
A lecture by Richard Bauckham
0029-05-15 11:12:50
Jesus on Divorce
Jesus on Divorce
0029-05-15 11:12:50
Galilee in the Time of Jesus
Galilee in the time of Jesus
0030-06-01 21:23:16
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene (fl. 30 A.D.)
0030-06-01 21:23:16
Mary Magdalene (Video)
A lecture by Mark Goodacre
0030-07-02 20:37:58
Mary of Bethany
Mary of Bethany (fl 30 A.D.)
0031-02-20 04:52:05
Jesus' Parables
Jesus' Parables
0038 BC-03-27 18:28:05
3 Maccabees
3 Maccabees
0039-05-15 11:12:50
Historical Jesus Studies Video Collection
0050 BC-08-05 08:01:50
EXAMPLE: Jewish Messianic Expections
[Discussion on various aspects of Second Temple Jewish Messianic Expectations...]
0050-04-29 07:42:58
The Authenticity of the Apostolic Eyewitness in the New Testament (Video)
A lecture by Richard Bauckham
0050-04-29 07:42:58
Four Gospels, One Jesus (Video).
A talk by Richard Burridge
0052-06-01 21:23:16
The Women of Thessalonia
The Women of Thessalonia (52 A.D.)
0053-12-07 20:39:00
The New Perspective on Paul
0055 BC-02-20 04:52:05
The Maccabeans Struggle against the Jews Hellenizers
The Maccabeans Struggle against the Jews Hellenizers (167–160 BC)
0061-06-01 21:23:16
Erastus
Erastus (fl. 60 A.D.)
0065-09-08 19:57:54
Pauline Studies Video Collection
0078-06-21 05:55:28
The Gospel of Thomas
The Gospel of Thomas
0079-06-13 13:35:41
Jewish Christianity
Jewish Christianity
0085-05-15 11:12:50
Josephus
Flavius Josephus (fl.60-100 A.D.)
0090-05-01 15:43:10
Is The Original New Testament Lost? (Video).
A Dialogue with Bart Ehrman and Daniel Wallace.
0100 BC-10-07 14:34:37
The Letter of Aristeas
The Letter of Aristeas (ca. 160-130 B.C.)
0110-06-01 21:23:16
Dating the Earliest New Testament Manuscripts
0131-03-03 02:43:34
The Apology of Aristides of Athens
Aristides of Athens (117-161 A.D.)
0133-09-22 02:20:00
Bar Kokhba revolt
Bar Kokhba revolt (132-135 A.D.)
0140-12-07 20:39:00
Polycarp
Polycarp (70-155/156 A.D.), Bishop of Smyrna
0170-07-17 15:42:40
Epistle to Diognetus
ca. 170 A.D.
0175-02-20 04:52:05
Montanism
Montanism (late second century C.E.)
0180-12-07 20:39:00
Irenaeus
Irenaeus (ca. 180 A.D.)
0200-11-11 10:44:42
Christianity and Classical Philosophy: An Overview
[Entry coming soon]
0220-02-20 04:52:05
The Gospel of Judas (Video)
The Gospel of Judas (ca. 2nd century A.D).
0250-04-29 07:42:58
The Nag Hammadi Library (Video).
The Nag Hammadi Library, introduced by James Robinson.
0260-03-02 08:46:29
Plotinus
Plontinus (204-270 A.D.)
0350-06-01 20:37:58
The Dating of Codex Sinaiticus
Codex Sinaiticus (ca. 350 A.D.)
0351-07-23 00:30:00
Tischendorf and the Discovery of the Codex Sinaiticus: A Reassessment
A lecture by Daniel Wallace
0358-01-21 11:19:59
Hilary of Poitiers
Hilary of Poitiers (ca. 310-368 A.D.)
0360-05-15 11:12:50
The Emperor Julian
The Emperor Julian (331/332-363 A.D.)
0363-08-26 09:59:00
Ephrem the Syrian
Ephrem the Syrian 306 – 373 A.D.
0386-06-01 20:37:58
St. Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.)
0400-01-13 18:51:20
Pelagius
Pelagius (ca. 360-425)
0425-09-30 08:41:36
Leo the Great
Leo the Great, Pope 440-461 A.D.
0450-05-07 21:58:25
Council of Chalcedon
Council of Chalcedon (451 A.D.)