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| − | BCE is the abbreviated form of the term "Before Common Era", a | + | '''BCE''' is the abbreviated form of the term "Before [[Common Era]]", a mathematical, but not philosophical equivalent of [[BC]], or "Before Christ". Some historians have argued that the use of BC implies that all history is relative to [[Christ]], whereas the use of BCE denies that Christ is the basis of our calendar system. |
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[BCE and CE]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Chronology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dating Systems]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:17, July 16, 2024
BCE is the abbreviated form of the term "Before Common Era", a mathematical, but not philosophical equivalent of BC, or "Before Christ". Some historians have argued that the use of BC implies that all history is relative to Christ, whereas the use of BCE denies that Christ is the basis of our calendar system.