Timelines help lend perspective. Here we will track our stories against relevant world historical events.
957 BCE
The First Temple was built
According to Jewish tradition and scripture it was built by King Solomon, the son of King David.
586 BCE
The First Temple was destroyed
The first Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians.
586 BCE
516 BCE
The Second Temple constructed
The Second Temple was constructed under the auspices of Zerubbabel.
63 BCE
Roman Rule of Israel begins
Jerusalem captured by Roman general, Pompey.
63 BCE
70 CE
The Second Temple destroyed
The Second Temple was destroyed by the Roman Empire
1 CE
Jesus born
While we cannot know precisely when Jesus was born, some scholars postulate between 6 B.C. and 4 B.C. This theory relies on the biblical story of Herod the Great.
1 CE
c. 85
Letters of Saint Paul Written
The first written references mentioning Jesus were written by Saint Paul 20 – 30 years after his death.
c. 450 AD
Merovingian Dynasty begins
The Merovingian dynasty was the ruling family of the Franks. Some believe they carried the blood of a royal union between Jesus of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene.
c. 450 AD