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312 BCE
Christianisation of the Roman Empire (Constantine)
During the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (AD 306–337), Christianity began to transition to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. -
80 BCE
The Writing of John's Gospel
he Gospel of John is the latest-written of the four biographies of Jesus that have been preserved in the New Testament. ... The purpose of this gospel, as stated by John himself, is to show that Jesus of Nazareth was Christ, the Son of God, and that believers in him might have eternal life. -
70 BCE
The Writing of Mark's Gospel
The Gospel of Mark was written anonymously. Early Christian tradition ascribes it to John Mark, a companion and interpreter of the apostle Peter. -
70 BCE
The Writing of Luke's Gospel
Luke wrote two works, the third gospel, an account of the life and teachings of Jesus, and the Book of Acts, which is an account of the growth and expansion of Christianity after the death of Jesus down through close to the end of the ministry of Paul. -
70 BCE
The Writing of Matthew's Gospel
Matthew's gospel is clearly written for a Jewish Christian audience living within the immediate proximity of the homeland itself. Matthew's is the most Jewish of all the gospels. -
Period: 66 BCE to 70 BCE
The Destruction of the Second Temple
In 66 CE the Jewish population rebelled against the Roman Empire. Four years later, in 70 CE, Roman legions under Titus retook and destroyed much of Jerusalem and the Second Temple. -
Period: 57 BCE to 58 BCE
The Letters of Paul of Tarsus
Among these letters are some of the earliest extant Christian documents. They provide an insight into the beliefs and controversies of early Christianity -
45 BCE
The Exile of the Jews from Rome
The Jews were expelled after being accused of aggressive missionary efforts. -
30 BCE
The Council of Jerusalem
A delegation, led by the apostle Paul and his companion Barnabas, was appointed to confer with the elders of the church in Jerusalem.