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The creation of humanity marks the beginning of biblical history and God’s relationship with mankind, forming the foundation for understanding purpose. It obviously is the most important thing that has ever happened. And it marks the beginning of all of mankind.
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The Noahic Flood demonstrates God’s judgment, but also His mercy in sparing Noah's family, it helped influence early civilizations' understanding of divine authority and human accountability.
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After the flood, humans rebelled and tried to reach God by human means. God confuses the languages and scatters people across the world. This event explains diversity of cultures today.
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Moses leads Israel out of Egyptian slavery and receives the Law on Mount Sinai. These commandments shape Israel’s national identity, worship practices, and moral standards, becoming foundational for Jewish and Christian ethical thought for centuries.
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David’s reign united Israel, though he made many mistakes, God forgave him. David established the promise of a future Messiah from his line, shaping biblical history and prophecy.
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Jeremiah warns Judah of coming judgment due to persistent sin. His prophecy is fulfilled when Babylon conquers Jerusalem and destroys the temple. The exile becomes a major turning point for Israel’s faith, identity, and future restoration
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Following Alexander the Great’s conquests, Greek culture spreads across the ancient world. This era influences language, education, and philosophy. Greek becomes the common tongue, preparing the world for widespread New Testament communication and early Christian expansion.
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Jesus is crucified under Pontius Pilate, dying as the sacrificial atonement for humanity's never-ending sin. His death fulfilled so many prophecies and showed the way to salvation. It became the central piece to the Christian faith.
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Rome’s stability and advances in technology make the rapid spread of Christianity possible. The political structure deeply influences later Western government and law. The Roman Empire becomes one of the most powerful empires ever
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Jesus Christ is born in Bethlehem, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. His birth implies the arrival of the Messiah and puts God's redemptive plan into action, to save the human race. The event becomes the foundation of the modern Christian faith.
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Christ's ministry during this period reveals God's kingdom and challenges the religious leaders and tactics. His parables and teachings shape the Western faith and worldview for all of humanity.
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After Saul has a divine revelation and encounter with God, he spreads the gospel across the Roman world and writes many New Testament books. His letters define core Christian values
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After the Great Fire of Rome, Emperor Nero blamed the Christians. He launched a brutal holocaust of all Christians. Believers face torture and death. This period reveals early Christian courage and spreads faith even amid opposition
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Roman forces led by Titus destroy Jerusalem and the Second Temple. This event ends temple worship and scatters Jewish communities. It also shapes early Christianity's separation from Judaism and fulfillment of Jesus' prophetic warnings.
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John's writings in Revelation complete the New Testament writings. The apostolic texts guide the church structure and Christian life. His prophetical climax to the New Testament shows hope in the soon coming Christ
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Emperors Constantine and Licinius issue the Edict of Milan, granting Christians full religious freedom. This ends state-commanded persecution and allows Christianity to grow legally, it shaped the future of the Roman Empire and the Western Civilization.
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The collapse of the Roman Empire leads to political fragmentation but pushes the church into a central cultural role. Monasteries hid and safeguarded the Scripture and preserved knowledge
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Islam rapidly expanded across former densely populated Christian regions. Christian scholars were forced to defend their faith with everything within them. This era shows the diversity of religion
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Charlemagne unified many parts of Europe under Christian's influence. He promoted education, and encouraged the copying of Biblical manuscripts. He strengthened the church's influence across the whole continent.
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The Christian Church divides into the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East. Disagreements over authority and theology lead to a permanent split that is still in effect today.
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Though often controversial, the Crusades influence East–West relations, trade, and cultural exchange. They also increase European interest in biblical lands and manuscripts.
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Waldo promotes lay Scripture reading and simple Christian living. His followers challenge church corruption and emphasize biblical authority, foreshadowing major Reformation themes to come.
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Wycliffe oversees the first complete English translation of Scripture. His followers spread the Bible secretly across England, challenging church control of Scripture and laying an early foundation for English Reformers.
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Czech reformer John Huss is condemned at the Council of Constance for challenging church corruption. His execution sparks reform movements and inspires leaders like Martin Luther, making him a significant figure in pre=Reformation history.
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Johannes Gutenberg invents the movable-type printing press, revolutionizing communication. Books become accessible, literacy increases, and the Scripture can be widely distributed. His invention greatly influences the Renaissance and Reformation.
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Martin Luther posted his infamous "Ninety-Five Theses" in Wittenberg, protesting indulgences and church abuses. This act ignites the Protestant Reformation, spreading new theological ideas about salvation, not only that, but faith's centrality in Christian life.
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William Tyndale publishes the first printed English New Testament translated directly from Greek. His work shaped many of the later English Bibles and helps everyone access God's Word freely
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The Catholic Church responds to the Protestant Reformation by clarifying doctrine and reinforcing church authority. The Council of Trent shapes Catholic theology for centuries and strengthens the church’s global structure
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The Peace of Augsburg ends religious wars in Germany by allowing rulers to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism for their territories. Although it's limited, it shows a major step towards religious tolerance.
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The Geneva Bible becomes the most influential English translation before the KJV. Its language and widespread use shape Protestant theology and English-speaking Christianity.