Related to the 2000th anniversary of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and formation of His Church:
2033 News
This website will publicize information about meetings, events, and commemorations that celebrate the life of Jesus Christ for the 2000th anniversary of His public ministry. If your organization is planning a major initiative that recognizes and honors the legacy of Jesus Christ, you are invited to submit your program for inclusion.
This website will publicize information about meetings, events, and commemorations that celebrate the life of Jesus Christ for the 2000th anniversary of His public ministry. If your organization is planning a major initiative that recognizes and honors the legacy of Jesus Christ, you are invited to submit your program for inclusion.
When was Jesus crucified?
Historians and Biblical scholars have suggested several possible dates for Christ's death and resurrection ranging from AD 30 to 36. A consensus is emerging that the most likely date of the crucifixion was Friday, April 3, AD 33. Read about the evidence that points to this date with links below:
Historians and Biblical scholars have suggested several possible dates for Christ's death and resurrection ranging from AD 30 to 36. A consensus is emerging that the most likely date of the crucifixion was Friday, April 3, AD 33. Read about the evidence that points to this date with links below:
THE JEWISH CALENDAR, A LUNAR ECLIPSE AND THE DATE OF CHRIST’S CRUCIFIXION
by Colin J. Humphreys and W.G. Waddington
Summary
Astronomical calculations have been used to reconstruct the Jewish calendar in the first century AD and to date a lunar eclipse that biblical and other references suggest followed the Crucifixion. The evidence points to Friday 3 April AD 33 as the date of the Crucifixion. This was Nisan 14 in the official Jewish calendar, thus Christ died at precisely the time when the Passover lambs were slain. The date 3 April AD 33 is consistent with the evidence for the start of Jesus’ ministry, with the gospel reference to 46 years to build the temple and with the symbolism of Christ as our Passover lamb. The mention of a solar eclipse at the Crucifixion in some texts of Luke is discussed and explained. A new chronology of the life of Christ is suggested.
by Colin J. Humphreys and W.G. Waddington
Summary
Astronomical calculations have been used to reconstruct the Jewish calendar in the first century AD and to date a lunar eclipse that biblical and other references suggest followed the Crucifixion. The evidence points to Friday 3 April AD 33 as the date of the Crucifixion. This was Nisan 14 in the official Jewish calendar, thus Christ died at precisely the time when the Passover lambs were slain. The date 3 April AD 33 is consistent with the evidence for the start of Jesus’ ministry, with the gospel reference to 46 years to build the temple and with the symbolism of Christ as our Passover lamb. The mention of a solar eclipse at the Crucifixion in some texts of Luke is discussed and explained. A new chronology of the life of Christ is suggested.
“Sejanus and the Chronology of Christ's Death” by Gary DeLashmutt
Summary: “The fact that Sejanus's downfall came in 31 CE has a very significant impact on dating the death of Jesus. Only 30 or 33 CE are tenable years for Jesus' death. Pilate was probably Sejanus' appointee who actively carried out his anti-semitic policies, and thus was in danger after Sejanus was executed. The behavior of Pilate and the Jews during the trial of Jesus makes sense only after Sejanus' demise. Therefore, 33 CE is the preferable date for the death of Jesus.”
Summary: “The fact that Sejanus's downfall came in 31 CE has a very significant impact on dating the death of Jesus. Only 30 or 33 CE are tenable years for Jesus' death. Pilate was probably Sejanus' appointee who actively carried out his anti-semitic policies, and thus was in danger after Sejanus was executed. The behavior of Pilate and the Jews during the trial of Jesus makes sense only after Sejanus' demise. Therefore, 33 CE is the preferable date for the death of Jesus.”
Museum of the Bible. In 2017, Museum of the Bible opened a 430,000-sq.ft. nonprofit museum in Washington, D.C., located just two blocks from the National Mall. It will provide guests with an immersive experience as they explore the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.
