New testament canon timeline

The New Testament canon timeline refers to the sequence of events and writings that led to the formation of the New Testament canon, which is the collection of books accepted as authoritative and inspired by Christians. Here is a brief timeline:

Early Christianity (30-50 AD)

• Jesus Christ is crucified, resurrected, and ascends to heaven (30 AD)
• The apostles, including Peter, James, and John, begin to spread the message of Jesus Christ to Jews and Gentiles (30-40 AD)
• The early Christian communities are established, with Jerusalem as the central hub (30-40 AD)

The Apostolic Era (50-100 AD)

• The apostles, including Paul, continue to spread the message of Jesus Christ and establish churches throughout the Mediterranean world (50-60 AD)
• The first Christian writings, including the Epistles of Paul, begin to emerge (50-60 AD)
• The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke are written (60-70 AD)

The Post-Apostolic Era (100-150 AD)

• The apostles die, and the early Christian communities face challenges and divisions (100-120 AD)
• The writings of the apostolic fathers, such as Ignatius and Polycarp, emerge (100-150 AD)
• The Gospels of John and the Acts of the Apostles are written (120-130 AD)

The Early Church Councils (150-300 AD)

• The early Christian councils, including the Council of Jerusalem (50 AD) and the Council of Nicaea (325 AD), establish the foundation for the New Testament canon (150-300 AD)
• The writings of the early Christian apologists, such as Justin Martyr and Origen, help to establish the authority of the New Testament (150-250 AD)

The Late Ante-Nicene Period (300-350 AD)

• The New Testament canon is largely established, with the exception of a few disputed books (300-350 AD)
• The writings of the late ante-Nicene fathers, such as Athanasius and Hilary of Poitiers, help to solidify the canon (300-350 AD)

The Nicene Creed and the Council of Trent (350-400 AD)

• The Nicene Creed (325 AD) and the Council of Trent (1546 AD) formally establish the New Testament canon, which includes the 27 books that are recognized today (350-400 AD)

Here is a rough timeline of the New Testament canon:

• 50-60 AD: The Epistles of Paul are written
• 60-70 AD: The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke are written
• 70-100 AD: The Gospels of John and the Acts of the Apostles are written
• 100-150 AD: The writings of the apostolic fathers emerge
• 150-300 AD: The early Christian councils establish the foundation for the New Testament canon
• 300-350 AD: The New Testament canon is largely established
• 350-400 AD: The Nicene Creed and the Council of Trent formally establish the New Testament canon

Note that this is a rough timeline, and the exact dates of the writings and councils are still a matter of debate among scholars.