The New Testament and the life of Jesus Christ by Merrick Woody

Birth of Jesus(≈4BCE)

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Mary is met by an angel who ask her carry what would be the son of God. At first she is confused because she is a virgin, but the angel promises that the baby will be given to her by the Holy Spirit. After giving birth in an old stable located in the east of Bethlehem, three wise men appear after following a star in search of the “The New King”. The brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Luke 2:1–6)

Fall Of The Old Roman Empire (March 15, 44 BCE)

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Julius Cesar becoming the dictator of Rome with a forceful take over of the state. With Julius Cesar becoming more powerful and taking more territory, the Roman Senators viewed Julius as a threat to the Roman democracy. Before Julius took complete control over the Government the senators plotted an assassination. The Assassination would take place at the meeting of the Senate on March 15, the ides of March and involve over 60 people.

("Augustus." UXL Biographies, UXL, 2011. Gale In Context: High School)

Power Vacuum (43 BCE)

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Born Caius Octavius was the Grand-Nephew of Julius Cesar and at the time of Julius’s death, Caius would be in Greece studying. Caius would return to Rome when he would become the heir to the throne because of Cesar’s will. Also at this time one of Cesar’s friend Antony a then concul which is a city manager was gaining power, enough power for the Roman senate to start plotting against Antony. Antony would take a part of the Roman army would flee to what is now northern Italy Octavius would chase Antony into what is now France where Octavius and with the help of Lepidus would raise a new army ("Augustus." UXL Biographies, UXL, 2011. Gale In Context: high school)

Peace In Rome (43 BCE-2AD)

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As a way to avoid a civil war Octavius would negotiate with the senate to allow him, Antony and Lepidus to rule Rome together for 5 years. 3 years in tensions started building so they split up the land to cool tensions. Octavian received Europe, Antony the East like modern day Israel, and Lepidus the African provinces. Things would stay relatively calm until after they renewed the agreement but it was still in shambles. Lepidus was weak and losing power, Antony and Octavius thought they were gonna betray each other and they became rivals. Antony would marry Cleopatra of Egypt with the intent to rule both Egypt and his portion of Rome. This was vied not only as an insult to Rome but Octavius as well Antony married Octavius’s sister. In 31 BCE a Octavian defeated Antony in great sea battle which lead to Cleopatra and Antony committing suicide which made Octavian the sole ruler of Rome and put Rome in a state of peace. ("Augustus." UXL Biographies, UXL, 2011. Gale In Context: High School)

The Reign Of Tiberius (4AD-14AD)

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Tiberius’s rise to power was lucky with him being put last to get the Roman throne by formerly Octavius now Augustus and then everyone else died who was in line for the throne. Tiberius would finally take the throne in 14 CE. His reign fallowed Augustus policies closely but it did was the establishment of worship of the emperor-god. His reign would mark the beginning of Pax Romana which is 200 years of peace in Rome. His reign would end with him going insane 37 CE 4 years after his governor of Judea Pilate sent Jesus to be crucified

("Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: High School,)

The Crucifixion Of Jesus (≈33AD, April 3rd)

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Not long after Jesus predicted his betrayal by one of his apostles, it happened leading the Romans right to him. The other apostles encouraged Jesus to keep running, but he stated that this had to happen. After a short trial where Jesus was convicted of blasphemy, he was placed upon the cross where he died on that Wednesday evening. (Mark 15:24)

Jesus is baptized (≈25 AD)

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In the desert of Judaea John the Baptist baptized many. He’s says “Repent, for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now closed at hand.” At first John was confused on why it was Jesus who was getting baptized and not himself. Jesus assured him this is what he wants then is baptized, immediately after rising the heavens opened and the spirit of god descended to alighten. (Matthew 3:13–17)

Jesus chooses his disciples (≈28AD)

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As Jesus made his way through villages more and more people had questions that needed answers, but he alone could not keep up with demand so he asked his some of his followers to be his disciples who would meet the needs of the people. He picked 12 people in total. (Matthew 10:1–4)

Works Cited

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Resurrection (33AD, April 6th)

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3 days after he was placed in the tomb, he emerged fully healed. With this miracle, the evidence of Jesus being the son of god was irrefutable. He found his apostles and prepared them to form the church to continue what he no longer could. After 40 days he assented back to the heavens with the promise that he would one day return. (Luke 24: 6-7)