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.
Following the fall of man, the birth of Isaac and the destruction of Sodom somewhat take precedent, that is after we learn all the family connections from the beginning of time. The sacrifice of Isaac, Abraham's first born son is often the most notable story of this time.
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.
A good example of how this can go bad is the demise of Lot. An event which happened shortly after the birth of Ishmael whom begat several others, thus fulfilling the prophesy related to descendants. Of course, when a man and a woman are left in a garden of evil, it is only natural that descendants might follow.
One of the most valuable stories which can be learned from the Old Testament is that of a lack of faith and the result of suffering. For, while individuals often think of faith associated with religion, in reality faith is also necessary for success in all acts of life. Faith, which if not present, especially in oneself, can often lead one into severe struggle and suffering over time.
It also becomes clear that a lot can be learned from these timetables. For, if we did not know when Job lost faith, or others were sent to Egypt, we would not be able to tie cause and effect. A process which we can learn a great deal about in life as well as in the pages of the Bible.
For Christians, Jews, Muslims, Pagans and others who see the Bible as the Divine Word of God or as a book of history, these timelines along with scripture references can provide some great insight into historical events mentioned in the Bible. As to whether or not the many folktales and myths like Noah and the Ark or Jonah and the Whale are real or only imagined, it is still an interesting trip through history.
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.
Following the fall of man, the birth of Isaac and the destruction of Sodom somewhat take precedent, that is after we learn all the family connections from the beginning of time. The sacrifice of Isaac, Abraham's first born son is often the most notable story of this time.
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.
A good example of how this can go bad is the demise of Lot. An event which happened shortly after the birth of Ishmael whom begat several others, thus fulfilling the prophesy related to descendants. Of course, when a man and a woman are left in a garden of evil, it is only natural that descendants might follow.
One of the most valuable stories which can be learned from the Old Testament is that of a lack of faith and the result of suffering. For, while individuals often think of faith associated with religion, in reality faith is also necessary for success in all acts of life. Faith, which if not present, especially in oneself, can often lead one into severe struggle and suffering over time.
It also becomes clear that a lot can be learned from these timetables. For, if we did not know when Job lost faith, or others were sent to Egypt, we would not be able to tie cause and effect. A process which we can learn a great deal about in life as well as in the pages of the Bible.
For Christians, Jews, Muslims, Pagans and others who see the Bible as the Divine Word of God or as a book of history, these timelines along with scripture references can provide some great insight into historical events mentioned in the Bible. As to whether or not the many folktales and myths like Noah and the Ark or Jonah and the Whale are real or only imagined, it is still an interesting trip through history.
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