Writing of the Old Testament
The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, was written over a period of approximately 1,000 years. It includes texts such as the Torah (Pentateuch), the Prophets, and the Writings.
c. 1400-400 BCE
c. 50-100 CE
Writing of the New Testament
The New Testament was written by various authors, including the apostles and early Christian leaders. It includes the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation.
367 CE
Athanasius' Festal Letter
Athanasius, the Bishop of Alexandria, listed the 27 books of the New Testament in his Festal Letter, which later became the accepted canon for Christianity.
382 CE
Council of Rome
The Council of Rome, led by Pope Damasus I, confirmed the canon of the New Testament as 27 books, aligning with Athanasius' earlier list.
390-405 CE
Jerome's Vulgate Translation
Saint Jerome translated the Bible into Latin, producing the Vulgate, which became the standard Bible for the Western Christian Church for many centuries.
1382-1395 CE
Wycliffe's Bible
John Wycliffe and his followers translated the Bible into Middle English, making it more accessible to the common people in England.
1455 CE
Gutenberg Bible
Johannes Gutenberg printed the first major book using movable type, the Gutenberg Bible, which helped spread the text widely across Europe.
1522-1534 CE
Luther's German Bible
Martin Luther translated the New Testament (1522) and later the entire Bible (1534) into German, significantly impacting the Reformation and making the scriptures more accessible to the German-speaking public.
1535 CE
Coverdale Bible
Miles Coverdale published the first complete printed English Bible, using Tyndale's New Testament and his own translations of the Old Testament.
1611 CE
King James Version
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible was published in England, becoming one of the most widely read and influential translations in the English-speaking world.
1881-1885 CE
Revised Version
The Revised Version (RV) of the Bible was published in the UK, offering an updated translation of the King James Version with more accurate and contemporary language.
1947-1956 CE
Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea, providing significant insights into the text and history of the Hebrew Bible.
1966 CE
Publication of the Jerusalem Bible
The Jerusalem Bible, a modern English translation based on the French Bible de Jérusalem, was published, offering a scholarly and accessible version of the scriptures.
1978 CE
New International Version
The New International Version (NIV) was published, becoming one of the most popular modern English translations due to its balance of readability and fidelity to the original texts.
2001 CE
English Standard Version
The English Standard Version (ESV) was published, offering a literal translation of the Bible that aims to be both accurate and readable for contemporary audiences.
2014 CE
The Bible App Surpasses 200 Million Downloads
The Bible App by YouVersion surpassed 200 million downloads, making the Bible more accessible than ever through digital means.
