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CHAPTER 3

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THE TABERNACLE CURTAINS

THE PROPHETIC SIGNIFICANCE

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AUC = "ab urbe condita" meaning years "from the founding of Rome"

47
1519
32 BC
722 AUC Herod is defeated by Malchus.

31 BC
723 AUC September 2nd - In Rome: Battle of Actium. Octavian defeats Antony and Cleopatra; becomes supreme at Rome.

30 BC or
724 AUC
Malchus is established by Octavian in his kingdom.

In Rome: Octavian advances into Egypt. Death of Antony and Cleopatra.

Fall of Greek Empire, and rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus Octavian.

The Roman series of Ptolemy's canon list of kings is confirmed by eclipses from 30 BC onwards.

29 BC or
725 AUC
Herod's wife Mariamne is put to death.

In Rome: The Temple of Janus is closed.

27 BC or
727 AUC In Rome: Octavian assumes the name Augustus.

26 BC or
728 AUC A theatre is built at Jerusalem, and an amphitheatre at Jericho. Games are appointed in honour of August.

25 BC or
729 AUC In England - During 25-20 BC - Tincommius, chief of Atrebates, issues coins Roman in type with word "rex" (king). Iceni (East Anglia) become a rich, warlike tribe, using gold for ornament, especially torcs (collars).

24 BC or
730 AUC Herod sends his two sons to Rome.

22 BC or
732 AUC SIMON appointed High Priest, whose daughter Mariamne is married to Herod.

21 BC or
733 AUC In Rome: Augustus winters in Samos.

20 BC or
734 AUC In Rome: Augustus visits Syria and meets Herod.

18 BC or
736 AUC In Jerusalem, rebuilding of the Temple begins. Herod visits Rome, and brings back with him his two sons Alexander and Aristobulus who had been sent there in 24 BC.

16 BC or
738 AUC Herod visits Agrippa, whom he invites to Judaea

15 BC or
739 AUC

11 BC or
743 AUC Herod accuses Aristobulus and Alexander before Augustus, who reconciles them.

8 BC or
746 AUC

7 BC or
747 AUC
Census of Palestine (Syria).

Some chronology researchers place the Birth of Jesus Christ during the year 7 BC.

6 BC or
748 AUC Aristobulus and Alexander condemned to death by the Council and strangled. Antipater plots against Herod and goes to Rome

5 BC or
749 AUC

Simon deposed and MATTHIAS made High Priest, who is himself deposed in favour of JOAZAR. Two chief rabbis burnt alive for resisting the innovation of a golden eagle placed over the Temple gate.

Enc. Britannica - "The historian Flavius Josephus (a first century AD historian) recorded ...

'As for the other Matthias who had stirred up the sedition, he (Herod) had him burned alive along with some of his companions. And on the same night there was an eclipse of the Moon. But Herod's illness became more and more severe ...'

"This eclipse was not long before the Jewish Passover. The only lunar eclipses visible in Israel between 17 BC and 3 AD were during 5 BC and 4 BC."

TOTAL Lunar Eclipse on 23rd March 5 BC

4 BC or
750 AUC Sunspot Cycle No. 360 = 360 x 11.1 = 3996 years
Herod orders the execution of Antipater, and dies of a painful internal disease. ARCHELAUS succeeds as ethnarch of Judea, Samaria and Idumaea.

4 BC
contd ...

Lunar Eclipse on 13th March 4 BC

(only one-third of the moon was covered)

Many historians prefer the chronological date of spring 4 BC for the death of Herod.

"Probable date of the Birth of Jesus Christ. From the historian Josephus, we learn that Herod died in the thirty-seventh year of his reign. Herod was made king in the consulship of Cn. Domitus Calvinus and C. Asinius Pollio, i.e. 40 BC or 714 AUC. Most writers have supposed that the year is reckoned by Josephus from the month of Nisan; moreover, we may conclude from Josephus that Herod died at the beginning of the thirty-seventh year, or immediately before Passover. Consequently, we must add thirty-six years to 714 AUC. Hence we get 750 AUC or 4 BC, as the latest possible date that can be assigned to the birth of Jesus Christ. Thus, our Christian era is really calculated from the wrong starting point." - from Notes on Brief Chronological Conspectus of New Testament History by the Rev. Owen C. Whitehouse, M.A.

3 BC or
751 AUC In Rome: Census of Roman citizens instituted.

2 BC or
752 AUC Some chronology researchers place the Birth of Christ during 2 BC.

1 BC or
753 AUC

1551
0=1 AD
or
754 AUC
NOTE: There is NO YEAR ZERO (0)

Birth of Jesus Christ - Incorrect ?

The defective chronology of Dionysius Exiguus (6th century), made the year of the Lord's nativity, 1 AD, to correspond to 754 AUC.

AUC = "ab urbe condita" meaning years "from the founding of Rome"

0=1 AD
or
754 AUC
NOTE: There is NO YEAR ZERO (0)

Birth of Jesus Christ - Incorrect ?

The defective chronology of Dionysius Exiguus (6th century), made the year of the Lord's nativity, 1 AD, to correspond to 754 AUC.

Board
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Board 48 represents the period of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ ...

48
1552
1=2 AD or
755 AUC

6 AD In Palestine, Archelaus banished by Augustus. Judaea incorporated with Syria, under a procurator.

7 AD In Palestine, Coponius, procurator. Ananus made High Priest.
In England, Catuvellauni under Cunobelin (Cymbeline) conquer Trinovantes, establish capital at Colchester, hold most of South-East Britain, expanding into Sussex and Kent. Cunobelin issues coins with "rex". Catuvellauni monopolize increased trade with the Roman Empire.

9 AD
Jesus visits Jerusalem at the age of twelve, and converses with the rabbis in the Temple.

In Palestine, M. Ambivius, procurator in Judaea.

12 AD In Palestine, Annius Rufus, procurator in Judaea.

14 AD In Rome, Accession of Tiberius

15 AD In Palestine, Valerius Gratus, procurator in Judaea. Ishmael, and afterwards Elezar, made High Priest.

16 AD In Palestine, Eleazar deposed for Simon.

17 AD In Palestine, Simon deposed and Caiaphas made High Priest. Cn. Calpurnius Piso governor of Syria. Terrible earthquakes.

19 AD In Palestine - Death of Germanicus near Antioch.

26 AD
In Palestine - Pontius Pilate, procurator in Judaea.

Ministry of JOHN THE BAPTIST.

27 AD

Baptism of Jesus Christ at the age of 30. His temptation and inauguration of His ministry. (Matt 3.1-6, 13-17; Mark 1.1-11; Luke 3.15-18, 21, 22).

First Miracle at CANA in Galilee (John 2.1-11).

First Passover (April 9). Discourse with Nicodemus (John 3.1-21).

John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod, the Tetrarch of Galilee (Luke 3.18-20).

Christ leaves Judaea for Galilee, and on the way visits Sychar.

His discourse with the Samaritan woman; visits Cana, and heals the nobleman's son (Matthew 4.12; Mark 1.14; John 4.46-54).

Revisits Nazareth; address at the Synagogue, and escapes with his life (Luke 4.14-30).

Gathers four disciples - Andrew, Simon, James and John (Matthew 4.18-22); Mark 1.16-20.

First Galilean Circuit with the disciples (Matthew 4.23-25; Mark 1.35-39; Luke 4.42-44).

27-28 AD
contd ...
Sermon on the Mount (probably not one, but separate discourses and sayings collected).

Subsequent miracles.

Call of Levi or Matthew to be a disciple (Matthew 5; 9.9; Mark 1.40; 2.14; Luke 5.1-28).

28 AD

March 29 - Christ's Second Passover (John 5). Discussions with the Pharisees.

Heals the man with a withered hand (Matthew 12.1-13; Mark 2.23; 3.6; Luke 6.1-11).

Returns to Galilee and chooses the Apostles (Matthew 10.2-4; Mark 3.13-19; Luke 6 v.12-16.

Further miracles.

Message from John the Baptist (Matthew 8.5-13; 11.2-30; Luke 7.1-35).

Second Galilean Circuit (Luke 8.1-3). Christ's Parabolic teaching (Matthew 13.1-53; Mark 4.1-34; Luke 8.4-18). (These parables were delivered on separate occasions at intervals which cannot be determined.)

Quelling of the Storm.

Heals the Gadarene demoniac and performs other miracles (Matthew 8.18-34; 9.18-34; Mark 5.1-43; Luke 8.22-56).

29 AD

Third Galilean Circuit (Matthew 9.35 foll.; 10.1; Mark 6.7-13; Luke 9.1-6).

Feeding of the 5000 (Matthew 14.13-23; Mark 6.30-46; Luke 9.10-17; John 6.1-14).

Jesus walks on the sea and quells the storm, afterwards returns to Capernaum and performs many acts of healing (Matthew 14.24-36; Mark 6.47-56; John 6.16-24).

Discourse in the Synagogue of Capernaum on the bread of life (John 6.25-71).

Third Passover (April 16), Jesus stays in Galilee (John 7.1).

Jesus heals the demoniac daughter of the Syro-phoenician woman and a dumb man (Matthew 15.1-30; Mark 7.1-37).

Feeding of the 4000 and voyage to Magdala (Matthew 15.31-39; Mark 8.1-9).

Jesus prophesies his coming death and resurrection, and subssequent persecution of his disciples.

The transfiguration.

Healing of a dumb demoniac (Matthew 16.21-23; 17.23; Mark 8.27; 9.31; Luke 9.18-45).

Seventy evangelists sent forth (Luke 10.1-20).

29 AD
contd ...

At this point in the life of Jesus Christ is it becomes especially difficult to arrange the events with any approximation of their actual sequence. The gospels of John and Luke give the next series of events, in the order:

(1) John 7.2 - 8.59

(2) Luke 10.25 - 10.13

(3) John 9.1 - 10.54

According to Wieseler's Chronological synopsis, there are the following parallels:

Luke 9.51 - 13.21 runs parallel with John 7.10 - 10.42, the departure of Jesus in Luke 9.51, being the same as that referred to in John 7.10.

Luke 8.22 - 17.10 is parallel with John 11.1-54, both having certain common features.

Luke 17.11 - 19.28 is parallel with John 11.55 - 12.11.

Wieseler attempts to fix the following dates:

Jesus leaves Galilee about the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, 15th Tishri - 12 October 29 AD. He reaches Jerusalem and teaches in the Temple in the middle of the feast (ver 14) after having passed through Samaria and sent forth the seventy. On the sabbath of the Feast occur the events described in John 7.14-53, i.e. 22nd Tishri (October 19). On this sabbath also occurred the events of John 8.1,2,12 - 10.21.

John 11.1-54 (comp. Luke 13.22 - 17.10) treats of Jesus' last journey but one to Judea. The following is the arrangement of the Synoptic narratives according to Wieseler:

Luke 17.11 - 18.14
Mark 10.1-12 ( = Matthew 19.1-12)
Luke 18.15-17 ( = Mark 10.13-16; Matt 19.13-15)
Luke 18.18-30 ( = Mark 10.17-31; Matt 19.16-19,30)
Matthew 20.1-16
Luke 18.31-34 ( = Mark 10.32-34; Matt 20.17-19)
Mark 10.35-45 (Matt 20.20-28)
Luke 18.35-43 (Mark 10.46-52; Matt 20.29-34)
Luke 19.1-10
Luke 19.11-28 (Matt 25.14-30)

Others would make the order:

John 7.2 - 11.54
Luke 9.51 - 18.14

but difficulties arise with this.

Feast of Tabernacles (October) (John 7.2 foll.). Jesus goes to the feast privately.

Feast of Dedication (December). John 10.22 - Christ again visits Jerusalem.

30 AD

Raising of Lazarus (John 11.6-54).
March 30. Arrival in Bethany six days before the Passover (John 12.1-9).
Christ anointed by Mary (Matthew 26.6-13; Mark 14.3-9; Luke 7.36-50).
Plot against Jesus and Lazarus (John 12.10,11).
Christ enters Jerusalem and cleanses the Temple (Matthew 21.1-16; Mark 11.1-18; Luke 19.29-48).
Parables and Discourses (Matthew 21-25; Mark 11-13; Luke 20,21).
Last Passover (April 5) (Matthew 26.1-5; Mark 14.1,2; Luke 22.1,2).
Conspiracy of the Jews. Paschal Supper (Matthew 26.1-35; Mark 14.1-31; Luke 22.1-39; John 13.1-38).
Discourses in John 14-17.
Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ (Matthew 26.36-28; Mark 13.32-16; Luke 22.40-24; John 18-21).
Matthias appointed by lot to fill Judas' place (Acts 1).
Day of Pentecost and Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2).
Imprisonment of Peter and John by order of Sanhedrin (Acts 4).

30 AD
contd ...

THE CRUCIFIXION DATE

The following extract is from "Today, Tomorrow and the Great Beyond" by John S. Fox.

"Jesus Christ, born in the year 3996 AM (6 x 666), began His ministry in the year 4026 AM, and was crucified in the month of Nisan, the first sacred month, or seventh civil month of the year 4029 AM (or 4029.5 AM).

"The actual day of the week of the Crucifixion is not easy to ascertain. If our Lord Jesus had been crucified on a Friday He could not have been 'three days and three nights' in the grave, as indicated in Matthew 12.40. With regard to this, Professor C.A.L. Totten (USA) states:

'The Crucifixion was Thursday, 14th of 7th civil (1st sacred) month 4029 AM, or 30 AD. The special passover kept by the Lord and His disciples was that of the accurate astronomical moon. It was prepared Wednesday afternoon, 13th, i.e. before its sunset ending; and eaten on Thursday evening, 14th, i.e. after the sunset beginning of that day which was the day of Preparation before the Jewish Feast day. The latter followed the mandate of the Sanhedrin who went by the Phasis of the moon, and were thus one day late. This often happened in Jewish history (vide Josephus), and is verified by the work of the Reverend J.K. Aldrich, entitled "The Day of our Saviour's Crucifixion". The 15th, Friday, was the Jewish Feast day - or High day of the Holy Convocation, and during it the Saviour was in the grave - during the whole of it. The modern and western mistake ... of Good Friday, to the contrary notwithstanding! The 16th was Saturday (old Sabbath); and on the 17th (Sunday) the Lord arose, after the first twelve hours of its evening were over. This was resurrection day, Sunday, the first Lord's Day: thus he was three days and three nights in the heart of the earth (Matthew 12.40) and yet He arose the third day as foretold (Matthew 16.21 etc.).'

"Since the correct Passover day is the fourteenth day of the first (sacred) month (Leviticus 23.5 & Exodus 12.6), followed by the Holy convocation on the fifteenth day (Letivituc 23.6-7), it would appear that Professor Totten is probably correct ..." Good Friday, therefore would be Thursday 14th Nisan 4029.5 AM."

31 AD Growth of the Christian community. Death of Ananias and Sapphira. Increasing activity and influence of the Christians awaken the hostility of the Sanhedrin. Imprisonment of the Apostles. They are miraculously liberated and are ultimately allowed to depart by the Sanrehedrin on the advice of Gamaliel.

1584 33=34AD

This is the end of the 48 Tabernacle Boards, having moved around the perimeter from the Eastern entrance along the North Wall from north to west, across the West Wall from north to south, and along the South Wall from west to the east entrance.

36 AD ...

In Palestine - Deposition of Pilate.
The trial and martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 6.9-7).

Rapid growth in numbers of the Christians. They are persecuted by their Jewish brethren. Saul takes an active part in the persecution. Philip the deacon preaches in Samaria; St. Peter and St. John follow. Philip converts the Ethopian eunuch (Acts 8).

Christianity introduced into Britain by Joseph of Arimathea, perhaps forced to flee from the Holy Land by the Jews and Romans because of his exceedingly tender favour towards the Nazarene whom they had crucified. Twelve hides of land were granted at "Glastonbury?" in England. Author Adrian Gilbert in his recently published book (1998) "The Holy Kingdom", writes that these hides were granted at "Glastennen" - a location in Wales.

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47	1519	32 BC 722 AUC	Herod is defeated by Malchus.
		31 BC 723 AUC	September 2nd - In Rome: Battle of Actium. Octavian defeats Antony and Cleopatra; becomes supreme at Rome.
		30 BC or 724 AUC	Malchus is established by Octavian in his kingdom. In Rome: Octavian advances into Egypt. Death of Antony and Cleopatra. Fall of Greek Empire, and rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus Octavian. The Roman series of Ptolemy's canon list of kings is confirmed by eclipses from 30 BC onwards.
		29 BC or 725 AUC	Herod's wife Mariamne is put to death. In Rome: The Temple of Janus is closed.
		27 BC or 727 AUC	In Rome: Octavian assumes the name Augustus.
		26 BC or 728 AUC	A theatre is built at Jerusalem, and an amphitheatre at Jericho. Games are appointed in honour of August.
		25 BC or 729 AUC	In England - During 25-20 BC - Tincommius, chief of Atrebates, issues coins Roman in type with word "rex" (king). Iceni (East Anglia) become a rich, warlike tribe, using gold for ornament, especially torcs (collars).
		24 BC or 730 AUC	Herod sends his two sons to Rome.
		22 BC or 732 AUC	SIMON appointed High Priest, whose daughter Mariamne is married to Herod.
		21 BC or 733 AUC	In Rome: Augustus winters in Samos.
		20 BC or 734 AUC	In Rome: Augustus visits Syria and meets Herod.
		18 BC or 736 AUC	In Jerusalem, rebuilding of the Temple begins. Herod visits Rome, and brings back with him his two sons Alexander and Aristobulus who had been sent there in 24 BC.
		16 BC or 738 AUC	Herod visits Agrippa, whom he invites to Judaea
		15 BC or 739 AUC
		11 BC or 743 AUC	Herod accuses Aristobulus and Alexander before Augustus, who reconciles them.
		8 BC or 746 AUC
		7 BC or 747 AUC	Census of Palestine (Syria). Some chronology researchers place the Birth of Jesus Christ during the year 7 BC.
		6 BC or 748 AUC	Aristobulus and Alexander condemned to death by the Council and strangled. Antipater plots against Herod and goes to Rome
		5 BC or 749 AUC	Simon deposed and MATTHIAS made High Priest, who is himself deposed in favour of JOAZAR. Two chief rabbis burnt alive for resisting the innovation of a golden eagle placed over the Temple gate. Enc. Britannica - "The historian Flavius Josephus (a first century AD historian) recorded ... 'As for the other Matthias who had stirred up the sedition, he (Herod) had him burned alive along with some of his companions. And on the same night there was an eclipse of the Moon. But Herod's illness became more and more severe ...' "This eclipse was not long before the Jewish Passover. The only lunar eclipses visible in Israel between 17 BC and 3 AD were during 5 BC and 4 BC." *TOTAL Lunar Eclipse on 23rd March 5 BC*
		4 BC or 750 AUC	Sunspot Cycle No. 360 = 360 x 11.1 = 3996 years Herod orders the execution of Antipater, and dies of a painful internal disease. ARCHELAUS succeeds as ethnarch of Judea, Samaria and Idumaea.
		4 BC contd ...	*Lunar Eclipse on 13th March 4 BC* *(only one-third of the moon was covered)* Many historians prefer the chronological date of spring 4 BC for the death of Herod. "Probable date of the Birth of Jesus Christ. From the historian Josephus, we learn that Herod died in the thirty-seventh year of his reign. Herod was made king in the consulship of Cn. Domitus Calvinus and C. Asinius Pollio, i.e. 40 BC or 714 AUC. Most writers have supposed that the year is reckoned by Josephus from the month of Nisan; moreover, we may conclude from Josephus that Herod died at the beginning of the thirty-seventh year, or immediately before Passover. Consequently, we must add thirty-six years to 714 AUC. Hence we get 750 AUC or 4 BC, as the latest possible date that can be assigned to the birth of Jesus Christ. Thus, our Christian era is really calculated from the wrong starting point." - from Notes on Brief Chronological Conspectus of New Testament History by the Rev. Owen C. Whitehouse, M.A.
		3 BC or 751 AUC	In Rome: Census of Roman citizens instituted.
		2 BC or 752 AUC	Some chronology researchers place the Birth of Christ during 2 BC.
		1 BC or 753 AUC
	1551	0=1 AD or 754 AUC	NOTE: There is NO YEAR ZERO (0) Birth of Jesus Christ - Incorrect ? The defective chronology of Dionysius Exiguus (6th century), made the year of the Lord's nativity, 1 AD, to correspond to 754 AUC.

48	1552	1=2 AD or 755 AUC
		6 AD	In Palestine, Archelaus banished by Augustus. Judaea incorporated with Syria, under a procurator.
		7 AD	In Palestine, Coponius, procurator. Ananus made High Priest. In England, Catuvellauni under Cunobelin (Cymbeline) conquer Trinovantes, establish capital at Colchester, hold most of South-East Britain, expanding into Sussex and Kent. Cunobelin issues coins with "rex". Catuvellauni monopolize increased trade with the Roman Empire.
		9 AD	Jesus visits Jerusalem at the age of twelve, and converses with the rabbis in the Temple. In Palestine, M. Ambivius, procurator in Judaea.
		12 AD	In Palestine, Annius Rufus, procurator in Judaea.
		14 AD	In Rome, Accession of Tiberius
		15 AD	In Palestine, Valerius Gratus, procurator in Judaea. Ishmael, and afterwards Elezar, made High Priest.
		16 AD	In Palestine, Eleazar deposed for Simon.
		17 AD	In Palestine, Simon deposed and Caiaphas made High Priest. Cn. Calpurnius Piso governor of Syria. Terrible earthquakes.
		19 AD	In Palestine - Death of Germanicus near Antioch.
		26 AD	In Palestine - Pontius Pilate, procurator in Judaea. Ministry of JOHN THE BAPTIST.
		27 AD	Baptism of Jesus Christ at the age of 30. His temptation and inauguration of His ministry. (Matt 3.1-6, 13-17; Mark 1.1-11; Luke 3.15-18, 21, 22). First Miracle at CANA in Galilee (John 2.1-11). First Passover (April 9). Discourse with Nicodemus (John 3.1-21). John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod, the Tetrarch of Galilee (Luke 3.18-20). Christ leaves Judaea for Galilee, and on the way visits Sychar. His discourse with the Samaritan woman; visits Cana, and heals the nobleman's son (Matthew 4.12; Mark 1.14; John 4.46-54). Revisits Nazareth; address at the Synagogue, and escapes with his life (Luke 4.14-30). Gathers four disciples - Andrew, Simon, James and John (Matthew 4.18-22); Mark 1.16-20. First Galilean Circuit with the disciples (Matthew 4.23-25; Mark 1.35-39; Luke 4.42-44).
		27-28 AD contd ...	Sermon on the Mount (probably not one, but separate discourses and sayings collected). Subsequent miracles. Call of Levi or Matthew to be a disciple (Matthew 5; 9.9; Mark 1.40; 2.14; Luke 5.1-28).
		28 AD	March 29 - Christ's Second Passover (John 5). Discussions with the Pharisees. Heals the man with a withered hand (Matthew 12.1-13; Mark 2.23; 3.6; Luke 6.1-11). Returns to Galilee and chooses the Apostles (Matthew 10.2-4; Mark 3.13-19; Luke 6 v.12-16. Further miracles. Message from John the Baptist (Matthew 8.5-13; 11.2-30; Luke 7.1-35). Second Galilean Circuit (Luke 8.1-3). Christ's Parabolic teaching (Matthew 13.1-53; Mark 4.1-34; Luke 8.4-18). (These parables were delivered on separate occasions at intervals which cannot be determined.) Quelling of the Storm. Heals the Gadarene demoniac and performs other miracles (Matthew 8.18-34; 9.18-34; Mark 5.1-43; Luke 8.22-56).
		29 AD	Third Galilean Circuit (Matthew 9.35 foll.; 10.1; Mark 6.7-13; Luke 9.1-6). Feeding of the 5000 (Matthew 14.13-23; Mark 6.30-46; Luke 9.10-17; John 6.1-14). Jesus walks on the sea and quells the storm, afterwards returns to Capernaum and performs many acts of healing (Matthew 14.24-36; Mark 6.47-56; John 6.16-24). Discourse in the Synagogue of Capernaum on the bread of life (John 6.25-71). Third Passover (April 16), Jesus stays in Galilee (John 7.1). Jesus heals the demoniac daughter of the Syro-phoenician woman and a dumb man (Matthew 15.1-30; Mark 7.1-37). Feeding of the 4000 and voyage to Magdala (Matthew 15.31-39; Mark 8.1-9). Jesus prophesies his coming death and resurrection, and subssequent persecution of his disciples. The transfiguration. Healing of a dumb demoniac (Matthew 16.21-23; 17.23; Mark 8.27; 9.31; Luke 9.18-45). Seventy evangelists sent forth (Luke 10.1-20).
		29 AD contd ...	At this point in the life of Jesus Christ is it becomes especially difficult to arrange the events with any approximation of their actual sequence. The gospels of John and Luke give the next series of events, in the order: (1) John 7.2 - 8.59 (2) Luke 10.25 - 10.13 (3) John 9.1 - 10.54 According to Wieseler's Chronological synopsis, there are the following parallels: Luke 9.51 - 13.21 runs parallel with John 7.10 - 10.42, the departure of Jesus in Luke 9.51, being the same as that referred to in John 7.10. Luke 8.22 - 17.10 is parallel with John 11.1-54, both having certain common features. Luke 17.11 - 19.28 is parallel with John 11.55 - 12.11. Wieseler attempts to fix the following dates: Jesus leaves Galilee about the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, 15th Tishri - 12 October 29 AD. He reaches Jerusalem and teaches in the Temple in the middle of the feast (ver 14) after having passed through Samaria and sent forth the seventy. On the sabbath of the Feast occur the events described in John 7.14-53, i.e. 22nd Tishri (October 19). On this sabbath also occurred the events of John 8.1,2,12 - 10.21. John 11.1-54 (comp. Luke 13.22 - 17.10) treats of Jesus' last journey but one to Judea. The following is the arrangement of the Synoptic narratives according to Wieseler: Luke 17.11 - 18.14 Mark 10.1-12 ( = Matthew 19.1-12) Luke 18.15-17 ( = Mark 10.13-16; Matt 19.13-15) Luke 18.18-30 ( = Mark 10.17-31; Matt 19.16-19,30) Matthew 20.1-16 Luke 18.31-34 ( = Mark 10.32-34; Matt 20.17-19) Mark 10.35-45 (Matt 20.20-28) Luke 18.35-43 (Mark 10.46-52; Matt 20.29-34) Luke 19.1-10 Luke 19.11-28 (Matt 25.14-30) Others would make the order: John 7.2 - 11.54 Luke 9.51 - 18.14 but difficulties arise with this. Feast of Tabernacles (October) (John 7.2 foll.). Jesus goes to the feast privately. Feast of Dedication (December). John 10.22 - Christ again visits Jerusalem.
		30 AD	Raising of Lazarus (John 11.6-54). March 30. Arrival in Bethany six days before the Passover (John 12.1-9). Christ anointed by Mary (Matthew 26.6-13; Mark 14.3-9; Luke 7.36-50). Plot against Jesus and Lazarus (John 12.10,11). Christ enters Jerusalem and cleanses the Temple (Matthew 21.1-16; Mark 11.1-18; Luke 19.29-48). Parables and Discourses (Matthew 21-25; Mark 11-13; Luke 20,21). Last Passover (April 5) (Matthew 26.1-5; Mark 14.1,2; Luke 22.1,2). Conspiracy of the Jews. Paschal Supper (Matthew 26.1-35; Mark 14.1-31; Luke 22.1-39; John 13.1-38). Discourses in John 14-17. Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ (Matthew 26.36-28; Mark 13.32-16; Luke 22.40-24; John 18-21). Matthias appointed by lot to fill Judas' place (Acts 1). Day of Pentecost and Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2). Imprisonment of Peter and John by order of Sanhedrin (Acts 4).
		30 AD contd ...	THE CRUCIFIXION DATE The following extract is from "Today, Tomorrow and the Great Beyond" by John S. Fox. "Jesus Christ, born in the year 3996 AM (6 x 666), began His ministry in the year 4026 AM, and was crucified in the month of Nisan, the first sacred month, or seventh civil month of the year 4029 AM (or 4029.5 AM). "The actual day of the week of the Crucifixion is not easy to ascertain. If our Lord Jesus had been crucified on a Friday He could not have been 'three days and three nights' in the grave, as indicated in Matthew 12.40. With regard to this, Professor C.A.L. Totten (USA) states: 'The Crucifixion was Thursday, 14th of 7th civil (1st sacred) month 4029 AM, or 30 AD. The special passover kept by the Lord and His disciples was that of the accurate astronomical moon. It was prepared Wednesday afternoon, 13th, i.e. before its sunset ending; and eaten on Thursday evening, 14th, i.e. after the sunset beginning of that day which was the day of Preparation before the Jewish Feast day. The latter followed the mandate of the Sanhedrin who went by the Phasis of the moon, and were thus one day late. This often happened in Jewish history (vide Josephus), and is verified by the work of the Reverend J.K. Aldrich, entitled "The Day of our Saviour's Crucifixion". The 15th, Friday, was the Jewish Feast day - or High day of the Holy Convocation, and during it the Saviour was in the grave - during the whole of it. The modern and western mistake ... of Good Friday, to the contrary notwithstanding! The 16th was Saturday (old Sabbath); and on the 17th (Sunday) the Lord arose, after the first twelve hours of its evening were over. This was resurrection day, Sunday, the first Lord's Day: thus he was three days and three nights in the heart of the earth (Matthew 12.40) and yet He arose the third day as foretold (Matthew 16.21 etc.).' "Since the correct Passover day is the fourteenth day of the first (sacred) month (Leviticus 23.5 & Exodus 12.6), followed by the Holy convocation on the fifteenth day (Letivituc 23.6-7), it would appear that Professor Totten is probably correct ..." Good Friday, therefore would be Thursday 14th Nisan 4029.5 AM."
		31 AD	Growth of the Christian community. Death of Ananias and Sapphira. Increasing activity and influence of the Christians awaken the hostility of the Sanhedrin. Imprisonment of the Apostles. They are miraculously liberated and are ultimately allowed to depart by the Sanrehedrin on the advice of Gamaliel.
	1584	33=34AD