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The events recounted in the Bible span many centuries. Learning the major periods can help you see the Biblical story as a whole. Major events in a period are listed in the column at the right. You may also find it helpful to read the Bible Overview, which gives a narrative summary of the contents of the Bible. A chart that lists the periods along with the Biblical books, people, and places that belong to the period is provided in the Study Guide. Periods Events Ancestral Period 2000-1700 B.C.    Sojourn in Egypt 1700-1275 B.C.   Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings 1275-1235 B.C. Israel's Exodus from Egypt 1275 B.C. Occupation and Period of the Judges 1235-1050 B.C.   United Monarchy 1050-922 B.C. Reign of David Begins 1000 B. C. Kingdom Divides into North and South 922 B.C. Northern Kingdom (Israel) 922-722 B.C. Fall of Northern Kingdom 722 B.C. Southern Kingdom (Judah) 922-587 B.C. Fall of Southern Kingdom 587 B.C. Period of Exile 587-539 B.C.   Persian Period 539-332 B.C. Some exiles return from Babylonia 539 B.C. Hellenistic Period 332-165 B.C. Alexander the Great captures Jerusalem 332 B.C. Maccabean Period 165-63 B.C. Maccabees rededicate Temple 164 B.C.  Roman Period 63 B.C. onward Romans take control of Palestine 63 B.C.   Birth of Jesus 5 B.C.   Jesus' death and resurrection A.D. 30    Romans destroy Jerusalem Temple A.D. 70

 

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