History of Bible in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

The Bible is a collection of texts central to Christianity and Judaism, also esteemed in Islam. Originally written in Hebrew and Koine Greek, it encompasses various genres: instructions, narratives, poetry, and prophecies. A biblical canon defines texts accepted by a specific religious tradition. Believers view it as divinely inspired, though interpretations differ. The Bible serves as a guide for faith, ethics, and understanding the relationship between humanity and God, influencing law, art, and culture throughout history.

1947: Aleppo Codex Removed During Riots

During riots in 1947, the Aleppo Codex was removed from its location. Subsequently, about 40% of the codex was lost.

1947: Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls

In 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the caves of Qumran. These copies of the Hebrew Bible books are dated between 250 BCE and 100 CE, making them the oldest existing copies of substantial length.

1978: Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

In 1978, the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was created. It asserted that divine inspiration applied only to the original text of scripture.

1993: Discovery of the Tel Dan Stele

In 1993, archaeologist Avraham Biran unearthed a fragmentary Aramaic inscription, the Tel Dan stele, at Tel Dan. This stele, dated to the late ninth or early eighth century BCE, mentions a "king of Israel" as well as a "house of David".

2000: Verses in the Bible dealing with justice

According to the Poverty and Justice Bible, there are more than 2000 verses in the Bible dealing with the justice issues of rich-poor relations, exploitation and oppression

2008: Publication of The Poverty and Justice Bible

In 2008, The Bible Society (UK) published "The Poverty and Justice Bible", which highlights over 2000 verses in the Bible addressing justice issues related to wealth distribution and oppression.