Biblical Chronology

The video explores biblical chronology, comparing Jewish and Christian timelines, and discusses the historical accuracy of temple dates. It explains how different chronologies are calculated and highlights alternative views, including those of James Usher and the Septuagint. The video concludes with personal insights on the significance of these chronologies.

What is the basis for the Jewish year 5782?

• The birth of Jesus

• The creation of the world

• The Exodus from Egypt

• The destruction of the First Temple

According to Jewish tradition, how many years did the First Temple stand?

• 420 years

• 440 years

• 430 years

• 410 years

What historical event is used to date the destruction of the First Temple?

• The decree of Cyrus the Great

• The 212th Olympic Games

• The Babylonian Exile

• The reign of King Solomon

What is the estimated historical date for the construction of the First Temple?

• 930 BCE

• 966 BCE

• 1016 BCE

• 996 BCE

What is the significance of the year 2451 in Jewish chronology?

• It is a jubilee of jubilees

• It is the year of the Flood

• It marks the birth of Abraham

• It marks the Exodus from Egypt

How long did the Israelites live in Egypt according to Jewish chronology?

• 400 years

• 290 years

• 215 years

• 430 years

Which biblical text adds over 1500 years to the period between Adam and Abraham?

• The Masoretic Text

• The Vulgate

• The Dead Sea Scrolls

• The Septuagint

What is the creation date according to James Usher's chronology?

• 5500 BCE

• 3761 BCE

• 4112 BCE

• 4004 BCE

What is the main reason for the differences in chronologies between Jewish and Christian literalists?

• Variations in the length of the Babylonian Exile

• Discrepancies in the birth year of Jesus

• Use of different starting points for the First Temple

• Different interpretations of the Exodus

What is the general academic consensus on David Roll's New Chronology?

• It is considered accurate

• It is largely rejected

• It is the standard chronology

• It is widely accepted