Birth In Bethlehem (c. 4–6 BCE)
Jesus of Nazareth is born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of Herod the Great, according to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
Early Life In Nazareth
He is raised in Nazareth in Galilee. Canonical sources provide limited information about his youth, except for an account of his presence at the Jerusalem Temple at age twelve.
Baptism By John The Baptist (c. 27–29 CE)
Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist during the governorship of Pontius Pilate and the tetrarchy of Herod Antipas.
Public Ministry In Galilee
He conducts a public ministry including preaching, teaching in synagogues, and gathering disciples throughout Galilee and surrounding regions.
Entry Into Jerusalem (c. 30–33 CE)
Jesus enters Jerusalem during Passover. The event is described as being observed by crowds and is recorded in all four canonical Gospels.
Temple Incident
He disrupts commercial activity in the Temple complex, overturning tables of money changers and expelling sellers. The action is associated with criticism of Temple practices.
Arrest In Gethsemane
Jesus is arrested at night following the Passover meal by Temple authorities with Roman involvement.
Trial Before Pontius Pilate
He is presented to the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate and accused of claiming kingship. Pilate authorizes execution by crucifixion.
Crucifixion (c. 30–33 CE)
Jesus is crucified outside Jerusalem at Golgotha during the Passover period under Roman authority.
