1st century

Important events of the First Century AD:
 * Incarnation of Jesus Christ, c. 6 BC- c. 30 AD
 * Ministry of John the Baptist.
 * Mark establishes Coptic Christianity, c. 42 AD (according to tradition).
 * Paul of Tarsus, 3–67. Conversion in 35. Ministry of Paul, 35– c.67 AD. Died in Rome, beheaded by Nero, according to tradition.
 * Birth of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, 50 AD
 * Emperor Nero begins persecution of Christians, c. 65 AD
 * Great Jewish Revolt, 66–73 AD
 * Ignatius of Antioch succeeds Euodius, becomes third Bishop of Antioch, 68 AD
 * Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, c. 70 AD
 * New Testament written.
 * Latest date of composition for the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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