Chronology of Gospel Composition
Approximate Date CE Event
30 Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection
34 Paul’s conversion
49 - 64 Paul’s letters
50 Reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalemcompleted
July 64 Burning of Rome – Nero is emperor
Autumn 64 into 65 Execution of Christians in Rome
64 or 65 Execution of Peter and Paul in Rome
Autumn 64 into 65 Gospel of Mark Composed in Rome
August 70 Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem & massacre of Jewish priests
and their families by Romans. Titus is emperor.
Mid 70s Gospel of Matthew Composed in Great Antioch on the Orontes
80s Pharisees begin to advocate that all who believe the Messiah has already come must
no longer be welcome in Judaism. Roman Empire begins to set legal prescriptions
against Christians.
Mid 80s Gospel of Luke/Acts Composed in Great Antioch on the Orontes
Late 90s Gospel of John Composed in Ephesus
Written by Alexander J. Shaia, PhD and available under resources at www.quadratos.com
I also attach here two files taken from the works of John Shelby Spong. They are given purely as a means to search the scriptural context of much which has shaped the 'mainstream' Christian belief structure, and, to view such beliefs through a different 'contemporary' lens...
| the_origins_of_the_bible_series_-_nt.pdf |
| the_origins_of_the_bible_series_-_ot.pdf |