History

References for exploring the time periods and events of Biblical history.

Old Testament History

• Old Testament Timeline (CFM Corner) — Our visual overview of OT history from Creation through the Persian Period. Download PDF

• Old Testament Timeline (Church) — Chronological overview of Old Testament events published by the Church.

• Ancient Near East Maps — Maps of the Biblical world published by the Church.

• World History Encyclopedia — Free, non-profit online encyclopedia with excellent articles on ancient history, cultures, and events.

• Holy Land Site — Photos and descriptions of all biblical archaeological sites.

• Bible Mapper — Interactive 3D biblical geography tool.

• Jewish Virtual Library — History — Comprehensive encyclopedia of ancient Israelite and Jewish history.

• Biblical Archaeology Society — Articles on archaeological discoveries illuminating the biblical world.

• Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library — High-resolution images of the Dead Sea Scroll manuscripts from the Israel Museum.

New Testament History

• NT Chronological History (PDF)

• The Mortal Life of Jesus at a Glance

• Chronological History of Jesus Christ (PDF)

• Harmony of the Gospels — Excellent chronological summary of the life of Jesus Christ published by the Church.

Charts & Visual Aids

• Charting the New Testament — Charts and tables for understanding the Ancient World in Biblical context: timelines, calendars, economics, government, parables, genealogies, literary analysis.

• Charting the Book of Mormon — Charts and tables for the Book of Mormon and its history.