Early Christian Period of Development: 30-311 CE

Paul "the apostle" (Jewish "Christian"): fl. 36-64 CE

Josephus (Jewish leader, historian): ca. 37-100 CE

Christian Testament (NT) writings: ca. 50-125 CE

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