The Writing Process of the Bible
There are four steps in the writing process of the Bible. These steps are:
1. The people's experiences with God
2. The development of an understanding of what these experiences meant - Understand the experience with God. This usually took a long time
3. The inspiration of writers who recorded these understandings - The Holy Spirit stirred thoughts and feelings in writers
4. The selection of inspired texts and the discarding of inaccurate and non-essential texts - It's not always clear what was inspired by the Holy Spirit and what was not. The writers were guided by the Holy Spirit and they could decipher what was not from God and they removed these teachings and parts from their writings.
The Bible contains writings of people's meetings with God and what these meetings meant, what the writer thought about the meetings and inspired texts.
1. The people's experiences with God
2. The development of an understanding of what these experiences meant - Understand the experience with God. This usually took a long time
3. The inspiration of writers who recorded these understandings - The Holy Spirit stirred thoughts and feelings in writers
4. The selection of inspired texts and the discarding of inaccurate and non-essential texts - It's not always clear what was inspired by the Holy Spirit and what was not. The writers were guided by the Holy Spirit and they could decipher what was not from God and they removed these teachings and parts from their writings.
The Bible contains writings of people's meetings with God and what these meetings meant, what the writer thought about the meetings and inspired texts.
The Seven Periods of Jewish History
First Period: The Patriarchs of the People of Israel (1850-1700.B.C)
The meeting of Abram and God
Description:
The origins of the Israeli people come from the nomads that roamed around the place of Mesopotamia
Little is known about the patriarchs of Israel (also known as fathers), but there are three Patriarchs that are well known. These are Abraham, whose birth name was Abram, Isaac and Israel, whose birth name was Jacob.
In the year of 1850, God called Abram to leave his house and change his name to Abraham. This was when a covenant between Abraham and God was made.
Also during this time period, the third Patriarch Jacob, who was later known as Israel, had twelve sons. Their names were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulan, Isaachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph and Benjamin. The sons of Israel later became the twelve Patriarchs of Israel and their descendants became known as the 'Israelites' or the 'Hebrews'. The Israelites later settled in Egypt at 1700 B.C. The Israelites and the Patriarchs though of God, Isaac, Abraham and Jacob as one 'family' or 'clan God'.
As time passed on, the Israelites memories were passed on by revisiting the holy places where God had experienced through worship and ritual. Some holy places that the Israelites revisited were Shechem, Mamre, Bethel and Peniel. These holy places were known as 'sanctuaries' as they kept the stories that occurred at the place alive.
The sacrificing of animals was one feast that worshipped God, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and recall the experiences that the Patriarchs had done during this time period. The Israelites also had circumcision as this represents that as Abraham's descendants, they have special relationship with God.
During this time period, many people were illiterate, meaning that they could not write or read. Therefore, traditions were passed on orally and they were guided by the Holy Spirit.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
In this time period, the meeting and the Covenant between Abraham and God were recorded in the Bible. The Covenant between God and Abraham was that God had promised Abraham many descendants and land. This land was later known as the Promised Land. In return, Abraham had to live as God did and change his name from Abram to Abraham. Even though that God does not lie, Abraham still had doubts that God will not follow through on his promise and will break it. The meeting and the Covenant between Abraham and God can be found in Genesis, chapter 15 in the Bible.
The origins of the Israeli people come from the nomads that roamed around the place of Mesopotamia
Little is known about the patriarchs of Israel (also known as fathers), but there are three Patriarchs that are well known. These are Abraham, whose birth name was Abram, Isaac and Israel, whose birth name was Jacob.
In the year of 1850, God called Abram to leave his house and change his name to Abraham. This was when a covenant between Abraham and God was made.
Also during this time period, the third Patriarch Jacob, who was later known as Israel, had twelve sons. Their names were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulan, Isaachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph and Benjamin. The sons of Israel later became the twelve Patriarchs of Israel and their descendants became known as the 'Israelites' or the 'Hebrews'. The Israelites later settled in Egypt at 1700 B.C. The Israelites and the Patriarchs though of God, Isaac, Abraham and Jacob as one 'family' or 'clan God'.
As time passed on, the Israelites memories were passed on by revisiting the holy places where God had experienced through worship and ritual. Some holy places that the Israelites revisited were Shechem, Mamre, Bethel and Peniel. These holy places were known as 'sanctuaries' as they kept the stories that occurred at the place alive.
The sacrificing of animals was one feast that worshipped God, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and recall the experiences that the Patriarchs had done during this time period. The Israelites also had circumcision as this represents that as Abraham's descendants, they have special relationship with God.
During this time period, many people were illiterate, meaning that they could not write or read. Therefore, traditions were passed on orally and they were guided by the Holy Spirit.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
In this time period, the meeting and the Covenant between Abraham and God were recorded in the Bible. The Covenant between God and Abraham was that God had promised Abraham many descendants and land. This land was later known as the Promised Land. In return, Abraham had to live as God did and change his name from Abram to Abraham. Even though that God does not lie, Abraham still had doubts that God will not follow through on his promise and will break it. The meeting and the Covenant between Abraham and God can be found in Genesis, chapter 15 in the Bible.
Second Period: The Exodus and the Entry into the Promised Land (1300-1050.B.C)
The Division of the Twelve Tribes in The Promised Land
Description:
During this period, the Israelites were forced into slavery by the Egyptians. This lead to Moses being reveled. God appointed Moses to lead the Israelites to freedom and protect them after God had heard the Israelites cries for help. This event is celebrated by the songs and rituals of the Passover. After the Israelites had been freed, God made a Covenant with them and the Ten Commandments reminded the people of the behaviour that God expected from them. This Covenant is known as the Sinai Covenant. The journey to the Promised Land then started. During the journey, God had appointed Joshua to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land after Moses died. The entering and settling in the Promised Land (the Palestine) were recorded in the Book of Joshua.
When the people settled in the Palestine, they divided themselves into eleven tribes, with the tribe of Levi scattering themselves among the other tribes to serve as priests. The name of the tribes were the names of Israels' sons.
During this time, the people did not always remain faithful to God and the Covenant that was between them and they fell into a regular pattern:
- They turned away and ignored God
- They broke the Ten Commandments
- They suffered conquest and oppression from other nations because of the decisions they had made without God’s guidance
- They turn back to God and the covenant
- They then enjoy God’s presence, guidance, protection and freedom from oppression and suffering from other nations
After Joshua had passed away, the leaders of the Israelites were called 'judges'. Some judges include Deborah, Gideon and Samson.
New stories, poems, feats, rituals and religious laws continued to develop the Israelites oral traditions. The Israelites also had visual reminders of the special relationship they have with God, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
In this time period, the meeting between God and Moses was recorded in the Bible. This is when Moses finds a bush that has fire around it, but is not burning. This is when God calls out to Moses and tells him to take of his sandals as he was standing on holy ground. He then tells Moses that he is the God of Moses' father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Israel. Moses is then told to go to Egypt and free the Israelites from slavery. This event is found in Exodus, chapter 3.
During this period, the Israelites were forced into slavery by the Egyptians. This lead to Moses being reveled. God appointed Moses to lead the Israelites to freedom and protect them after God had heard the Israelites cries for help. This event is celebrated by the songs and rituals of the Passover. After the Israelites had been freed, God made a Covenant with them and the Ten Commandments reminded the people of the behaviour that God expected from them. This Covenant is known as the Sinai Covenant. The journey to the Promised Land then started. During the journey, God had appointed Joshua to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land after Moses died. The entering and settling in the Promised Land (the Palestine) were recorded in the Book of Joshua.
When the people settled in the Palestine, they divided themselves into eleven tribes, with the tribe of Levi scattering themselves among the other tribes to serve as priests. The name of the tribes were the names of Israels' sons.
During this time, the people did not always remain faithful to God and the Covenant that was between them and they fell into a regular pattern:
- They turned away and ignored God
- They broke the Ten Commandments
- They suffered conquest and oppression from other nations because of the decisions they had made without God’s guidance
- They turn back to God and the covenant
- They then enjoy God’s presence, guidance, protection and freedom from oppression and suffering from other nations
After Joshua had passed away, the leaders of the Israelites were called 'judges'. Some judges include Deborah, Gideon and Samson.
New stories, poems, feats, rituals and religious laws continued to develop the Israelites oral traditions. The Israelites also had visual reminders of the special relationship they have with God, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
In this time period, the meeting between God and Moses was recorded in the Bible. This is when Moses finds a bush that has fire around it, but is not burning. This is when God calls out to Moses and tells him to take of his sandals as he was standing on holy ground. He then tells Moses that he is the God of Moses' father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Israel. Moses is then told to go to Egypt and free the Israelites from slavery. This event is found in Exodus, chapter 3.
Third Period: The Monarchy (1040-587.B.C)
The size and boundaries of David's Kingdom
Description:
During this period, the Israelites needed to unite agianst the Philistines and become a nation and elect a king because the enemy was putting pressure on the Israelites to have a king. Samuel, a great prophet called by God, foretold that a young man named Saul would become the first king of Israel. Saul was successful in many battles but he disobeyed God so God called David, son of Jesse, to become king. Because of this, Saul tried to assassinate David out of jealousy of his popularity so David fled to the wilderness to escape. He sought the help of the Philistines and they fought Saul's army where he was killed.
David became king of southern tribe of Judah and the king of the kingdom of Israel
His successor was Solomon and he built a Temple to house the Ark of the Covenant. Solomon did not always remain faithful to God as he allowed other religions to grow in his kingdom.
God called special people ‘prophets’. They were people who spoke publically on God’s behalf.
The Division into Two Kingdoms - Israel and Judah (931-721 B.C)
Description:
Rehoboam succeeded Solomon and he threatened the tribes even more than his father. This led to a reveolt from the Jews.
David’s ‘united kingdom’ broke apart into two kingdoms. The north and south kingdom. The Northern Kingdom was called the Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom was called Kingdom of Judah
The Destruction of Israel (721 B.C.)
Description:
Destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC and they captured Samaria, the capital after a three year siege. People from other areas of the Assyrian Empire were moved in. Both kingdoms experienced the keeping and breaking of the Sinai Covenant. It was often the kings and people of Israel who tended to break God’s commandments. They eventually turned away from God and lost God’s guidance and help. Led to their conquest and oppression by the Assyrians. Many Israelites fled to Judah when they got conquered.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
These events are recorded in Deuteronomy 1-34.
During this period, the Israelites needed to unite agianst the Philistines and become a nation and elect a king because the enemy was putting pressure on the Israelites to have a king. Samuel, a great prophet called by God, foretold that a young man named Saul would become the first king of Israel. Saul was successful in many battles but he disobeyed God so God called David, son of Jesse, to become king. Because of this, Saul tried to assassinate David out of jealousy of his popularity so David fled to the wilderness to escape. He sought the help of the Philistines and they fought Saul's army where he was killed.
David became king of southern tribe of Judah and the king of the kingdom of Israel
His successor was Solomon and he built a Temple to house the Ark of the Covenant. Solomon did not always remain faithful to God as he allowed other religions to grow in his kingdom.
God called special people ‘prophets’. They were people who spoke publically on God’s behalf.
The Division into Two Kingdoms - Israel and Judah (931-721 B.C)
Description:
Rehoboam succeeded Solomon and he threatened the tribes even more than his father. This led to a reveolt from the Jews.
David’s ‘united kingdom’ broke apart into two kingdoms. The north and south kingdom. The Northern Kingdom was called the Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom was called Kingdom of Judah
The Destruction of Israel (721 B.C.)
Description:
Destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC and they captured Samaria, the capital after a three year siege. People from other areas of the Assyrian Empire were moved in. Both kingdoms experienced the keeping and breaking of the Sinai Covenant. It was often the kings and people of Israel who tended to break God’s commandments. They eventually turned away from God and lost God’s guidance and help. Led to their conquest and oppression by the Assyrians. Many Israelites fled to Judah when they got conquered.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
These events are recorded in Deuteronomy 1-34.
Fourth Period: The Exile (587-539.B.C)
The Destruction of Solomon's Temple
Description:
The southern kingdom of Judah turned away from God, just like the northern kingdom in this period. Jeremiah, who was a new prophet called by God, urged the people to turn back to God. He warned that Jerusalem would be destroyed and that the people will be exiled but he was ignored by everyone.
This was a crucial error because the Babylonians and their king, Nebuchadnezzar, were upset with the Israelites because of the bad political decisions that were made were bad to them, so in 587 B.C., the Babylonians destroyed and conquered Jerusalem. This event was one of the greatest turning points in the Jewish history. It is even comparable to the Exodus period. Over 5 000 leaders were forced into exile among other nations within the Babylon Empire. The Babylon's main aim was to destroy the Israelites' identities by removing political and religious gathering places. The people that were not exiled were vulnerable from oppression from other nations. The most devastating event in the Babylonian Conquest was the destruction of Solomon's Temple as the Ark of the Covenant and many sacred vessels were lost, as well as God's presence among them. The only thing that the Babylonians could not destroy were the people's religious beliefs. This led to the Israelites realising that they are nothing without God.
This also led to the people starting to wonder about the Covenant of Sinai. Some questions they asked were:
- “How could their nation be destroyed, the Temple desecrated, and the Ark of the Covenant with the tablets of the Covenant be lost?”
- “Were they not God’s people?”
- “How could God’s people be destroyed?”
The period of Exile began an important stage in the development of the Bible as a group called the Priestly Tradition, were inspired by God to be writers in the Exile period in Babylon. The group laid out the foundations for the Pentateuch, which are the first five books of the Bible. Many other scriptures were refined and new writings such as the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Kings and Samuel were begun.
Historic traditions were organised by inspired writers during the Exile period and they were about the successes and failures of the Jewish people and their Covenant with God. God also inspired writers and writings continued to grow. These writings include psalms and sorrowful songs about the Exile.
The three great prophets during this time period were Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Isiah.
Significant Event that were recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the calling of Jeremiah. God calls to Jeremiah but he responds saying that he is too young but he accepts God will. This event can be found in Jeremiah, chapter 1.
The southern kingdom of Judah turned away from God, just like the northern kingdom in this period. Jeremiah, who was a new prophet called by God, urged the people to turn back to God. He warned that Jerusalem would be destroyed and that the people will be exiled but he was ignored by everyone.
This was a crucial error because the Babylonians and their king, Nebuchadnezzar, were upset with the Israelites because of the bad political decisions that were made were bad to them, so in 587 B.C., the Babylonians destroyed and conquered Jerusalem. This event was one of the greatest turning points in the Jewish history. It is even comparable to the Exodus period. Over 5 000 leaders were forced into exile among other nations within the Babylon Empire. The Babylon's main aim was to destroy the Israelites' identities by removing political and religious gathering places. The people that were not exiled were vulnerable from oppression from other nations. The most devastating event in the Babylonian Conquest was the destruction of Solomon's Temple as the Ark of the Covenant and many sacred vessels were lost, as well as God's presence among them. The only thing that the Babylonians could not destroy were the people's religious beliefs. This led to the Israelites realising that they are nothing without God.
This also led to the people starting to wonder about the Covenant of Sinai. Some questions they asked were:
- “How could their nation be destroyed, the Temple desecrated, and the Ark of the Covenant with the tablets of the Covenant be lost?”
- “Were they not God’s people?”
- “How could God’s people be destroyed?”
The period of Exile began an important stage in the development of the Bible as a group called the Priestly Tradition, were inspired by God to be writers in the Exile period in Babylon. The group laid out the foundations for the Pentateuch, which are the first five books of the Bible. Many other scriptures were refined and new writings such as the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Kings and Samuel were begun.
Historic traditions were organised by inspired writers during the Exile period and they were about the successes and failures of the Jewish people and their Covenant with God. God also inspired writers and writings continued to grow. These writings include psalms and sorrowful songs about the Exile.
The three great prophets during this time period were Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Isiah.
Significant Event that were recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the calling of Jeremiah. God calls to Jeremiah but he responds saying that he is too young but he accepts God will. This event can be found in Jeremiah, chapter 1.
Fifth Period: The Post-Exile (539-333.B.C)
Persian Occupation
Description:
The Kingdom of Babylon was conquered by Cyrus, a Persian King in 539 B.C. After being in power for one year, Cyrus allows the Jews to return to Palestine, rebuild temples and receive back sacred vessels. Upon their return, the Jewish population was small and the restoration of the Temple and Jerusalem was slow. This continued for around 90 years until Nehemiah appointed himself as governor of Judah. This meant that Judah became a province of the Persian Empire.
Nehemiah started many reforms in Jerusalem, most importantly, religious reforms. Nehemiah had realised that the Jewish people's fortunes depended on if they turned back to God and draw on his guidance and strength or if they turn away from God again. He was a strict ruler that was determined to rebuild Jerusalem. After the walls had been built up, Jerusalem became a safe place and became a major city after attracting a large population.
This is when Ezra, a prophet, came into existence. Ezra was a scribe that represented the Jewish people's interests in the Persian Court. He returned to Jerusalem to try to re-impose the Laws of the Covenant of Sinai and the Ten Commandments. The Jews realised that God was reforming them as the people of God under Nehemiah's and Ezra's developments. This then lead to the Laws of the Covenant of Sinai and the Ten Commandments becoming national concerns.
During this time, the Jewish people eagerly waited for an appointed one of God, or Messiah, the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, were completed and were named the 'Torah' or 'the Law', psalms and wise sayings coming from a writer named Qoheleth were completed and other writings were developed after the Exile and the memories of Ezra and Nehemiah were included in the Bible.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the wise sayings of a writer name Qoheleth. His writings are used in the Psalms section of the Bible. Another significant event is the completion of the first five books of the Bible. Also, the memories of Ezra and Nehemiah are recorded in the Bible in Ezra 1-10 and Nehemiah 1-13
The Kingdom of Babylon was conquered by Cyrus, a Persian King in 539 B.C. After being in power for one year, Cyrus allows the Jews to return to Palestine, rebuild temples and receive back sacred vessels. Upon their return, the Jewish population was small and the restoration of the Temple and Jerusalem was slow. This continued for around 90 years until Nehemiah appointed himself as governor of Judah. This meant that Judah became a province of the Persian Empire.
Nehemiah started many reforms in Jerusalem, most importantly, religious reforms. Nehemiah had realised that the Jewish people's fortunes depended on if they turned back to God and draw on his guidance and strength or if they turn away from God again. He was a strict ruler that was determined to rebuild Jerusalem. After the walls had been built up, Jerusalem became a safe place and became a major city after attracting a large population.
This is when Ezra, a prophet, came into existence. Ezra was a scribe that represented the Jewish people's interests in the Persian Court. He returned to Jerusalem to try to re-impose the Laws of the Covenant of Sinai and the Ten Commandments. The Jews realised that God was reforming them as the people of God under Nehemiah's and Ezra's developments. This then lead to the Laws of the Covenant of Sinai and the Ten Commandments becoming national concerns.
During this time, the Jewish people eagerly waited for an appointed one of God, or Messiah, the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, were completed and were named the 'Torah' or 'the Law', psalms and wise sayings coming from a writer named Qoheleth were completed and other writings were developed after the Exile and the memories of Ezra and Nehemiah were included in the Bible.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the wise sayings of a writer name Qoheleth. His writings are used in the Psalms section of the Bible. Another significant event is the completion of the first five books of the Bible. Also, the memories of Ezra and Nehemiah are recorded in the Bible in Ezra 1-10 and Nehemiah 1-13
Sixth Period: The Greek Conquest (333-63.B.C)
A picture of Alexander the Great
Description:
This period is when Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire. Within the next two years, Alexander moved trough Syria and conquered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria. This city later became the Jews center of learning and scholarship, especially for the Greek translation of the Bible.
After Alexander's death in 323 B.C., his empire was divided into two parts which was ruled by his generals. The Kingdom of Egypt was ruled by Ptolemy which is where Palestine falls under and the Kingdom of Asia, which was ruled by Seleucus. Palestine was left free to continue religious traditions and community life but Greek culture and influences gradually began to grow. This divided the Jews as they Jews that remained faithful to tradition split with those that did not.
In 200 B.C., Antiochus, the successor of Seleucus, went to impose Greek religion and culture among his kingdom and this include the Jews. He had the Temple in Jerusalem destroyed and replaced with an altar to honour the Greek God, Olympus. He conducted a cruel persecution of the Jews. Many Jews resisted Antiochus and remained faithful to God, even under torture to the point of death.
A rebellion was started by Judas Maccabeus. They joined forces with the Romans who had a policy of supporting rebels outside of their borders. After fighting for over 40 years, the Maccabeus family achieved a degree of independence as they fought for freedom. The Maccabeus family then became the High Priestly Family in Jerusalem but the Jewish people who had remained faithful to God had split into three groups. The Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes. These three groups continued to exists throughout Jesus' life.
During this period, the Books of Prophets were completed. These Books include the Books of Jonah, Joel and Zechariah. The Old Testament was completed but many people misunderstood the true meanings of God's teachings.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the completion of the Old Testament. The end of this period marks the finish of the writing of the Old Testament. The Old Testament ends with Hebrews, chapter 13.
This period is when Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire. Within the next two years, Alexander moved trough Syria and conquered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria. This city later became the Jews center of learning and scholarship, especially for the Greek translation of the Bible.
After Alexander's death in 323 B.C., his empire was divided into two parts which was ruled by his generals. The Kingdom of Egypt was ruled by Ptolemy which is where Palestine falls under and the Kingdom of Asia, which was ruled by Seleucus. Palestine was left free to continue religious traditions and community life but Greek culture and influences gradually began to grow. This divided the Jews as they Jews that remained faithful to tradition split with those that did not.
In 200 B.C., Antiochus, the successor of Seleucus, went to impose Greek religion and culture among his kingdom and this include the Jews. He had the Temple in Jerusalem destroyed and replaced with an altar to honour the Greek God, Olympus. He conducted a cruel persecution of the Jews. Many Jews resisted Antiochus and remained faithful to God, even under torture to the point of death.
A rebellion was started by Judas Maccabeus. They joined forces with the Romans who had a policy of supporting rebels outside of their borders. After fighting for over 40 years, the Maccabeus family achieved a degree of independence as they fought for freedom. The Maccabeus family then became the High Priestly Family in Jerusalem but the Jewish people who had remained faithful to God had split into three groups. The Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes. These three groups continued to exists throughout Jesus' life.
During this period, the Books of Prophets were completed. These Books include the Books of Jonah, Joel and Zechariah. The Old Testament was completed but many people misunderstood the true meanings of God's teachings.
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the completion of the Old Testament. The end of this period marks the finish of the writing of the Old Testament. The Old Testament ends with Hebrews, chapter 13.
Seventh Period: Roman Conquest and Rule (63-135.A.D)
A picture of Jesus' Crucifixion
Description:
The Roman Period was when the New Testament was completed during the seventh stage.
The powerful Roman Empire had expanded throughout the world when a Roman army led by Pompey the Great conquered Syria and the last of the Seleucid kings. In 63 B.C., Pompey entered Jerusalem. The Roman power grew gradually throughout Palestine and the Romans installed the first of the Herods as King. Over the next two centuries, the Romans crushed several Jewish revolts as they were sensitive to any threat against their power
The Jews rebelled against the Romans from 66-70 A.D. and in 70 A.D., the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. Historians believe that the Romans massacred around 600 000 Jews after the city fell. The Jews rebelled again in 113 A.D. and it lasted for three years until the Romans won. The Jews rebelled for the third and final time in 132 A.D. The Romans crushed this revolt in 135 A.D. and forbade Jews from going within sight of the ruined Jerusalem. This was the final stage of the Jews throughout the world.
Palestine was ruled through Governors and one of the most famous Governors was Pontius Pilate.
The Roman occupation lasted Jesus' lifetime and after. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea when Caesar Augustus was emperor. Mary and Joseph travelled to Galilee to take part in a general census. Jesus grew up in Nazareth and learned the trades of his step father
At around 27 A.D., Jesus began preaching and working miracles. After around three years of being a wondering preacher, he was crucified under the orders of Pontius Pilate on Friday. He rose from the dead on the following Sunday.
Jesus' followers then realised that he was both the Son of God and a human being and they understood that God spoke through Jesus. God had taught and answered their questions through Jesus
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the crucifixion of Jesus. This is when Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies for us. This event is mentioned in the Stations of the Cross. Jesus' Crucifixion can be found in Matthew, chapter 27.
The Roman Period was when the New Testament was completed during the seventh stage.
The powerful Roman Empire had expanded throughout the world when a Roman army led by Pompey the Great conquered Syria and the last of the Seleucid kings. In 63 B.C., Pompey entered Jerusalem. The Roman power grew gradually throughout Palestine and the Romans installed the first of the Herods as King. Over the next two centuries, the Romans crushed several Jewish revolts as they were sensitive to any threat against their power
The Jews rebelled against the Romans from 66-70 A.D. and in 70 A.D., the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. Historians believe that the Romans massacred around 600 000 Jews after the city fell. The Jews rebelled again in 113 A.D. and it lasted for three years until the Romans won. The Jews rebelled for the third and final time in 132 A.D. The Romans crushed this revolt in 135 A.D. and forbade Jews from going within sight of the ruined Jerusalem. This was the final stage of the Jews throughout the world.
Palestine was ruled through Governors and one of the most famous Governors was Pontius Pilate.
The Roman occupation lasted Jesus' lifetime and after. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea when Caesar Augustus was emperor. Mary and Joseph travelled to Galilee to take part in a general census. Jesus grew up in Nazareth and learned the trades of his step father
At around 27 A.D., Jesus began preaching and working miracles. After around three years of being a wondering preacher, he was crucified under the orders of Pontius Pilate on Friday. He rose from the dead on the following Sunday.
Jesus' followers then realised that he was both the Son of God and a human being and they understood that God spoke through Jesus. God had taught and answered their questions through Jesus
Significant Event that was recorded in the Bible:
A significant event that was recorded in the Bible was the crucifixion of Jesus. This is when Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies for us. This event is mentioned in the Stations of the Cross. Jesus' Crucifixion can be found in Matthew, chapter 27.
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