Over the years, different Christian and other denominations have tried to set forth a timeline of the Bible. Or, at least a timeline of biblical events. Now, there are several new Biblical Timeline websites which provide timelines for a number of different historic events as reported in what is often called the word of god.
From the stories of creation to the book of Revelation, the Old Testament is based in history. Of course, the ultimate truth is that God, the Creator, the Great Mystery will always be just that, a Great Mystery, at least and up until the end of time as we know. In most cases, these timetables follow creation through the beginning of the book of Revelation, with room left at the end to fulfill the prophecy associated with the second coming of Christ, at least in the Christian faith.
Events having taken place during this time frame include the actions of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the fall of man, or like Sleeping Beauty, Eve, the first woman to have been born out of Adam's rib having eaten an evil or sin-filled apple. It is not until around 2067 when the birth of Isaac is reported to have taken place along with the destruction of Sodom. The sacrifice of Isaac according to historical accounts of the bible also took place during this time and only shortly after birth.
Other violent aspects of the old testament appear to have come into being just before the year 3000 BC, the time-frame in which Cain killed Abel and Noah arrived on the scene. It seems a number of events from the Great Flood to the Covenant of the Rainbow also occurred during this time. The violence within the pages of the Old Testament is often something that is often overlooked in churches and synagogues yet these timelines do a great job of at least mentioning the time frame in which beliefs and actions were born.
As the Old Testament is often used in these timetables, the stories generally relate to the beginning of time rather than the end. For, in all honesty, without knowing the ultimate truth of how time began, one can not know how it will end either on a personal or religious level. For, while some see a second coming of Christ to take those whom have accepted Jesus as Savior to an eternal home, others believe the son of God has already returned. Whereas, others have no belief in a God, Savior or afterlife.
Some of the best lessons, regardless of belief, are found in relation to Job whose lack of faith created great suffering not only for Job but others. After which, it is reported that God sent Abraham to Egypt which resulted in the story of the wilderness and the famine of Canaan. As such, if Job has nothing else to teach us, it is that our actions regardless of how big or small can have an effect not only on ourselves but others.
A lot can be learned from these and other biblical timelines. Whether an individual is a believer or otherwise, there are a number of benefits to reading the Bible. For, only when one has the information and facts presented by one side can the other side then prove or disprove the existence thereof. As such, these timelines can prove useful for believers and non-believers alike.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine whether or not to read the Bible/ Whether seen as history, or, sacred text, non-believers do not tend to read scripture. For others, discussions with believers can often be easier when one has a knowledge of different biblical stories and timelines, knowledge which can now be gained by only looking at a timeline associated with scripture without having to read the Old or New Testament in entirety.
From the stories of creation to the book of Revelation, the Old Testament is based in history. Of course, the ultimate truth is that God, the Creator, the Great Mystery will always be just that, a Great Mystery, at least and up until the end of time as we know. In most cases, these timetables follow creation through the beginning of the book of Revelation, with room left at the end to fulfill the prophecy associated with the second coming of Christ, at least in the Christian faith.
Events having taken place during this time frame include the actions of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the fall of man, or like Sleeping Beauty, Eve, the first woman to have been born out of Adam's rib having eaten an evil or sin-filled apple. It is not until around 2067 when the birth of Isaac is reported to have taken place along with the destruction of Sodom. The sacrifice of Isaac according to historical accounts of the bible also took place during this time and only shortly after birth.
Other violent aspects of the old testament appear to have come into being just before the year 3000 BC, the time-frame in which Cain killed Abel and Noah arrived on the scene. It seems a number of events from the Great Flood to the Covenant of the Rainbow also occurred during this time. The violence within the pages of the Old Testament is often something that is often overlooked in churches and synagogues yet these timelines do a great job of at least mentioning the time frame in which beliefs and actions were born.
As the Old Testament is often used in these timetables, the stories generally relate to the beginning of time rather than the end. For, in all honesty, without knowing the ultimate truth of how time began, one can not know how it will end either on a personal or religious level. For, while some see a second coming of Christ to take those whom have accepted Jesus as Savior to an eternal home, others believe the son of God has already returned. Whereas, others have no belief in a God, Savior or afterlife.
Some of the best lessons, regardless of belief, are found in relation to Job whose lack of faith created great suffering not only for Job but others. After which, it is reported that God sent Abraham to Egypt which resulted in the story of the wilderness and the famine of Canaan. As such, if Job has nothing else to teach us, it is that our actions regardless of how big or small can have an effect not only on ourselves but others.
A lot can be learned from these and other biblical timelines. Whether an individual is a believer or otherwise, there are a number of benefits to reading the Bible. For, only when one has the information and facts presented by one side can the other side then prove or disprove the existence thereof. As such, these timelines can prove useful for believers and non-believers alike.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine whether or not to read the Bible/ Whether seen as history, or, sacred text, non-believers do not tend to read scripture. For others, discussions with believers can often be easier when one has a knowledge of different biblical stories and timelines, knowledge which can now be gained by only looking at a timeline associated with scripture without having to read the Old or New Testament in entirety.
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