Jesus Christ died around 33 CE in Calvary. A Jewish teacher from Galilee who lived in the early first century, Jesus is the central figure of Christianity, in which he is regarded as the Son of God and the Messiah. Most historians accept that he was baptised by John the Baptist, taught and gathered followers in Galilee and Judaea, and was crucified in Jerusalem under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. His life and teaching are described chiefly in the four Gospels of the New Testament, which Christians believe also record his resurrection. The movement that followed him grew into one of the world's major religions, and he is also revered as a prophet in Islam.
Before and after
- c. 20 CEConstruction of the Roman Theatre of Orange
- from 30 CE to 375 CEKushan Empire
- from c. 30 CE to 325 CEEarly Christianity
- 7 April 30 CECrucifixion of Jesus
- c. 33 CEDeath of Jesus Christ
- 33 CEOrigins of Christianity
- 37 CEBirth of Josephus
- 16 March 37 CEDeath of Tiberius
- 15 December 37 CEBirth of Nero
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