Since the Bible was written over thousands of years (and its books are not in chronological order), this time line is a convenient way to quickly see the "big picture" and context of the Bible!
Key Features:
- Quick and Simple. This fold-out time line covers over 300 key people and events from world history and from the Bible, including all of the ruling dates of kings, prophets, battles, and events.
- Easy-to-Understand. Shows Bible events in the order they happened alongside fascinating facts from world history. Helps you get the "big picture" of the Bible.
- Easy-to-Use. Includes larger print and features full-color pictures. It's slimline, so it easily fits in most Bibles, making it easy to quickly reference!
- Packed with fascinating facts that will add depth to any Bible study, such as: The first Olympic games in Greece were at the time of Jonah in the Old Testament.
Fascinating Facts: Compare Bible History and World History
Old Testament Events
- The first recorded Olympic game in Greece was held during the time of Jonah.
- Daniel lived in Babylon at the same time Confucius was in China and Buddha was in India.
- Moses was leading the Exodus while the Sheng Dynasty was flourishing in China.
- The Greek historian Homer lived during the time of Isaiah, Amos, and Micah.
New Testament Events
- Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried the city of Pompeii just 50 years after Jesus' death and resurrection. The apostle John probably would have known about it.
- Emperor Caligula who ruled 7 years after Jesus' resurrection was a madman. He made his horse a senator.
- When Paul was taken under guard to Rome, he didn't see the Colosseum. It was built 4 years after his death.
- Emperor Nero, who had Peter and Paul executed, also had his wife and mother killed.
This handy pamphlet is filled with full-color illustrations and photographs. There is no better time line of Bible history for Bible studies, church groups, Sunday schools, and small groups. 12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long.
See 300 Key People and Events in Bible and World History at a Glance!
Gain a new perspective on the place and time of biblical history when you see the comparisons.
Key Old Testament People and Events
- Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
- King Saul, King David, King Solomon, Temple, Major and Minor Prophets, including Elijah
- Moses and the Exodus (Parting of the Red Sea, 10 Commandments, and Tabernacle)
- Rebuilding Jerusalem and Temple (and more!)
Key New Testament People and Events
- Jesus (Birth, Baptism, Ministry, Death, Resurrection, Ascension)
- The Apostle Paul conversion and all his missionary journeys
- Peter and Paul martyred in Rome
- Apostle John exiled to Patmos and book of Revelation written
World Events
- The Trojan war; the building of the Egyptian pyramids
- Founding of Rome, the birth of Buddha
- Alexander the Great's victories
- Cleopatra's rule (AND MORE!)