4 BC–30 · Middle East · Faith
Jesus taught in Roman-ruled Judea and Galilee, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and—according to the New Testament—rose and ascended.
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Why it matters
‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.’ — Mark 1:15 (KJV)
Jesus taught in Roman-ruled Judea and Galilee, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and—according to the New Testament—rose and ascended.
Jesus · Mary · John the Baptist · the Twelve · Herodians · Pilate
His life stands at the center of Christianity and has profoundly shaped ethics, art, law, worship and world history.
Interpretation note
This dossier distinguishes the event’s basic chronology from later arguments about meaning, responsibility and legacy. When comparing religious, national, Indigenous or scholarly interpretations, consult the primary and institutional sources above alongside peer-reviewed historical work.
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