70 ⟶ Sanhedrin Relocates to Jamnia

Following the destruction of Jerusalem, the Sanhedrin moved ...
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✝️ Possible Ministry and Execution of Jesus

Possible date – Jesus, Jewish preacher and religious leader (executed c. AD 30/33)⟶
Possible Ministry and Execution of Jesus (4)
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✝️ Jesus of Nazareth Crucified

Jesus's crucifixion, one out of three possible years.⟶
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✝️ John the Baptist Begins Preaching and Baptizing; Jesus' Baptism

Using the dates and ranges listed in the Gospel of Luke, this year can be established as when John the Baptist begins preaching in the Jordan. It is also likely that Jesus was baptised by John in the final months of this year before his temptation and the first of three Passovers listed in the Gospel of John.⟶
John the Baptist Begins Preaching and Baptizing; Jesus' Baptism (27)
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📜 Essenes Conceal Dead Sea Scrolls at Qumran

The Essenes place the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves at Qumran.⟶
Essenes Conceal Dead Sea Scrolls at Qumran (68)
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🏛️ Sanhedrin Relocates to Jamnia

Following the destruction of Jerusalem, the Sanhedrin moved to Jamnia.⟶
Sanhedrin Relocates to Jamnia (70)
JudaismSanhedrinRoman EmpireFirst Jewish-Roman WarJewish HistoryRabbinic JudaismReligious Institutions
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🕍 Temple Sacrifices Cease

17th of Panemos (17th of Tammuz), about July 14) – Sacrifices cease in the temple.⟶
Temple Sacrifices Cease (70)
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