Salvation History

The Catholic faith is rooted in Jewish history. The Jews, the chosen people, are our spiritual ancestors. Through them God prepared the world for the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Time of the Patriarchs

                Abraham (1850?) - 1900 B.C.                                                     

                Isaac - 1800 B.C.                                                                        

                Jacob - 1700 B.C.                                                                     

Time in Egypt

                Joseph - 1600 B.C.

                1500 B.C.

                1400 B.C.

Time of the Exodus

                Moses - 1300 B.C.

                Joshua - 1200 B.C.

Time of the Judges

                Gideon - 1100 B.C.

                Deborah

                Samson

                Samuel

Time of the First Kings

                Saul (1020-1000) - 1000 B.C.

                David (1000-961) - 900 B.C.

                Solomon (961-922)

                Elijah the Prophet

Time of the Prophets

                Amos - 800 B.C.

                Isaiah - 700 B.C.

                Jeremiah - 600 B.C.

Time of the Exile in Babylon

                (587-537) - 500 B.C.

                Ezekiel

                Second Isaiah

Time of Restoration

                Third Isaiah - 400 B.C.

                300 B.C.

                200 B.C.

Revolt of the Maccabees (167 B.C.)

Roman Rule (63 B.C.)

                John the Baptist - 100 B.C.

                Mary

Fullness of Time

                Jesus - Year of Our Lord (A.D.)