Biblical History

Historical catalog orientation

With JavaScript enabled, this study loads 623 reviewed history records from Genesis 1–9 through the early church. Without it, this short list only orients the main periods.

1. Genesis 1–9 — biblical sequence on a traditional/Ussher-style c. 4004–2348 BC comparison model; these are calculated anchors, not modern BC dates stated in Scripture
2. Call of Abram — c. 2100–1900 BC
3. Joseph in Egypt — c. 1900–1700 BC
4. Exodus — disputed 15th or 13th century BC proposals
5. Sinai and wilderness journey
6. Period of the judges — c. 1200–1050 BC
7. Saul becomes king — c. 1050 BC
8. David’s reign — c. 1010–970 BC
9. Solomon and the temple — c. 970–931 BC
10. Kingdom divides — c. 930 BC
11. Elijah’s ministry — c. 870–850 BC
12. Samaria falls — 722 BC
13. Jerusalem falls — commonly 586 BC
14. Return begins — c. 539–538 BC
15. Birth of Jesus — c. 6–4 BC
16. Crucifixion and resurrection — commonly AD 30 or AD 33
17. Pentecost
18. Jerusalem Council — c. AD 49
19. Paul in Rome — c. AD 60–62