History of Major Religions Timeline

(Ancient times to Present)

This timeline highlights key events in the history of major religions, including the rise of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. More Less

Founding and Early Development

957 BCE

563 BCE

551 BCE - 479 BCE

609 CE - 632 CE

1469 CE - 1539 CE

1863 CE

Expansion and Spread

312 CE

1540 CE

2013 CE

Interactions and Influences

1054 CE

1598 CE

1692 CE - 1693 CE

1885 CE

1979 CE

1988 CE

1989 CE

1989 CE

Doctrinal and Theological Developments

1517 CE

1869 CE - 1870 CE

1962 CE - 1965 CE

Key Facts

  1. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, with roots dating back over 4,000 years.
  2. Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, founded Buddhism in the 5th century BCE.
  3. Judaism traces its origins back to the covenant between God and Abraham around 1800 BCE.
  4. Christianity emerged in the 1st century CE, following the teachings of Jesus Christ.
  5. Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE.

Source

This History of Major Religions timeline was generated with the help of AI using information found on the internet.

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