As English is today, Greek was the universal language from about 300 BC to AD 200 which is where a notation is made on the Biblical Timeline with world history. All throughout the history of the world one particular kingdom or nation would rise to become the dominant force in the known world. Once this […]
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Demosthenes Greek Orator and Politician
Demosthenes was one of Greece’s greatest orators and politicians. He lived from 385 BC to 322 BC which is where he appears on the Bible Timeline with World History. He was important to Greek society because he elevated the art form of speech. His ability to speak well helped him to gain one of the […]
Greek and Persian Wars
The Persians had come to power under King Cyrus the Great, and they had conquered many kingdoms, empires, and city-states. The reach of the Persian Empire spread far and wide across the ancient world. They conquered territories in the east as far as India and conquered lands in the west that stretched all the way […]
Herodotus, Greek Historian
Herodotus was a famous ancient historian who has carefully recorded some of the key historical events pertaining to Greece, Persia and many cultures in the Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia Minor. He was born in Asia Minor, which is now modern day Turkey, in 484 B.C. (which is where he appears on the Biblical Timeline […]
Pericles of Greece
Pericles was a famous Greek leader and military commander. He was an exceptional Greek statesmen who instituted democracy in the Greek world. Though he would ultimately become a highly regarded member of Athenian society, his early years would not have been an indication of his future greatness. [This article continues after a message from the […]
Socrates of Greece
Greek philosopher Socrates is considered one of the greatest philosophers in all of history. He lived from 470 BC to 399 BC (which is where he appears on the Bible Timeline Poster with World History.) [This article continues after a message from the authors] These Articles are Written by the Publishers of The Amazing Bible […]
Camillus and Plebians, Rome Dictators
The Republic of Rome had a governmental system that allowed them to install dictators whenever a problem proved to be unsolvable through normal procedures and processes. Difficult situations such as deep internal corruption or conquering armies that posed a threat to Rome were times that dictators were enacted. Normally, Rome was ruled by two consuls […]
Twelve Tables, Law of the
The law is important to any society because it establishes rules and protocols for governing how a particular kingdom, empire or state should operate. Around 509 B.C., the Roman Republic also needed effective laws to govern its people because it was no longer being governed by a sole ruler. [This article continues after a message […]
Agrarian Law, Rome
Agrarian laws were passed early on in Rome and they were changed and formed over many centuries. Roman agrarian laws are the basis for most laws regarding land today. It is referred to on the Biblical Timeline with world history beginning around 500 BC. The land was and still remains one of the most critical factors for […]
Postumius and Cincinnatus, Rome Dictators
Around 510 B.C., a Roman king named Tarquin the Proud had lost his power. (See the Bible Timeline with World History for a full timeline of events) According to the historical records, King Tarquin wasn’t a well liked or respected ruler. He had exploited the throne and the people of Rome. The people no longer wanted […]