Scriptural Evolution: The Millennia-Long Journey of the Bible’s Creation and Canonization
Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)
- 2000-1500 BC – Patriarchal period.The Jewish Study Bible – Oxford University Press
- 1450-1400 BC – Moses and the Torah.The Documentary Hypothesis
- 1000-700 BC – Historical and prophetic books.Introduction to the Prophets – Bible Odyssey
- 500-400 BC – Post-exilic period.Post-exilic Period – Jewish Virtual Library
Intertestamental Period
- 400-200 BC – Wisdom books.Jewish Wisdom Literature
- 200 BC-100 AD – The Septuagint.Introduction to the Septuagint
New Testament
- 30-60 AD – Letters of Paul.Paul’s Mission and Letters – PBS
- 70-100 AD – The Gospels.Dating the Gospels – Oxford University Press Blog
- 90-120 AD – Other New Testament books.New Testament Canon
Canonization Process
- 140 AD – Marcion’s Canon.Marcion and the Early New Testament Text
- 367 AD – Athanasius’ Festal Letter.Athanasius’ Festal Letter
- 382 AD – Council of Rome.Decree of Council of Rome (AD 382)
- 393 AD and 397 AD – Councils of Hippo and Carthage.Council of Carthage
Bible Translation and Dissemination
- 405 AD – Latin Vulgate.Latin Vulgate
- 1380s – John Wycliffe’s translation.Wycliffe’s Bible
- 1455 – Gutenberg Bible.Gutenberg Bible
- 1611 – King James Version.King James Bible
Modern Times
- 1947-1956 – Dead Sea Scrolls.Dead Sea Scrolls
