BIBLE & WORLD EVENTS: 1 (UNDATED-2066 B.C.)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) A chronology of Bible and World events helps us appreciate history better in a holistic perspective and will also provide insight with better understanding for us.

b) Event periods: Undated - 2066 B.C.

1. Date: Undated

a) Bible Event:

i) Creation

2. Date: Undated

a) Bible Event:

i) Noah built the ark.

3. Date: 2500 B.C.

a) World Event:

i) Egyptians discover papyrus and ink for writing and build the first libraries; iron objects manufactured in the ancient Near East.

4. Date: 2400 B.C.

a) World Event: 

i) Egyptians import gold from other parts of Africa. 

5. Date: 2331 B.C.

a) World Event: 

i) Semitic chieftain, Sargon, conquers Sumer to become first "world conqueror."

6. Date: 2300 B.C.

a) World Event: 

i) Horses domesticated in Egypt; chickens domesticated in Babylon; bows and arrows used in wars.

7. Date: 2166 B.C.

a) Bible Event:

i) Abraham born.

8. Date: 2100 B.C.

a) World Event: 

i) Glass made by the Mesopotamians; ziggurats (like the tower of Babel) built in Mesopotamia; earliest drug, ethyl alcohol, used to alleviate pain.

9. Date: 2091 B.C.

a) Bible Event:

i) Abraham enters Canaan.

10. Date: 2066 B.C.

a) Bible Event:

i) Isaac born.

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