New Testament
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| Event | Biblical Books | Description | Period | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reign of Herod the Great | Matthew 2; Luke 1 | Herod rules Judea under Roman authority; undertakes massive building projects, including the expansion of the Second Temple. | Roman Period | 37–4 B.C. |
| Birth of Jesus Christ | Matthew 1–2; Luke 1–2 | Jesus is born in Bethlehem during the reign of Herod the Great. | Roman Period | c. 6–4 B.C. |
| Death of Herod the Great | Matthew 2 | Herod dies; his kingdom is divided among his sons. | Roman Period | 4 B.C. |
| Judea Becomes a Roman Province | Luke 2 | Roman prefects begin governing Judea; a census is conducted under Quirinius. | Roman Period | 6 A.D. |
| Pontius Pilate as Prefect | Gospels | Pontius Pilate governs Judea; presides over the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. | Roman Period | 26–36 A.D. |
| Ministry of Jesus Christ | Matthew; Mark; Luke; John | Jesus preaches, teaches, and performs miracles in Galilee and Judea. | Roman Period | c. 27–30 A.D. |
| Crucifixion and Resurrection | Matthew 27–28; Mark 15–16; Luke 23–24; John 19–21 | Jesus is crucified and resurrected, foundational events for Christianity. | Roman Period | c. 30 A.D. |
| Early Church in Jerusalem | Acts 1–7 | The apostles receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and begin preaching. | Early Church Period | c. 30–33 A.D. |
| Conversion of Saul (Paul) | Acts 9 | Saul of Tarsus converts to Christianity after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus. | Early Church Period | c. 33–36 A.D. |
| Paul's Missionary Journeys | Acts 13–21; Pauline Epistles | Paul embarks on missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire. | Early Church Period | c. 46–57 A.D. |
| Council of Jerusalem | Acts 15; Galatians 2 | Early church leaders decide that Gentile converts are not required to follow all Jewish laws. | Early Church Period | 49 A.D. |
| Paul's Imprisonment in Rome | Acts 28; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; Philemon | Paul is under house arrest in Rome; writes several epistles. | Early Church Period | c. 60–62 A.D. |
| Great Fire of Rome | 1 Peter | Emperor Nero blames Christians for the fire; initiates severe persecutions. | Early Church Period | 64 A.D. |
| First Jewish–Roman War | Jewish revolt against Roman rule; culminates in the destruction of Jerusalem. | Roman Period | 66–73 A.D. | |
| Destruction of the Second Temple | Prophecies in Matthew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21 | Roman forces destroy Jerusalem and the Second Temple. | Roman Period | 70 A.D. |
| Writing of Revelation | Revelation | Apostle John records the Book of Revelation while exiled on Patmos. | Early Church Period | c. 95 A.D. |
| Death of the Apostle John | Gospel of John; Epistles of John; Revelation | John, the last of the Twelve Apostles, passes away, marking the end of the apostolic age. | Early Church Period | c. 100 A.D. |