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Line 3: − + − a. Adam through Terah (Abraham's father). Genesis 1-11. In general, this would cover a period of time equal to about 2,500 years. − b. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph: Genesis 12 - 50. This would cover a period of time equal to about 5oo years − c. Israel in Egyptian slavery through two-thirds of Moses life: Exodus 1 - 19. This would cover a period of time equal to about 80 years.
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Bible history can be segmented into three periods:
Bible history can be segmented into three periods:
1) The Patriarch period. This would span the time of Adam until Moses (Genesis 1 - Exodus 19). The Patriarch period can be subdivided even further.
1) The Patriarch period. This would span the time of Adam until Moses (Genesis 1 - Exodus 19). The Patriarch period can be subdivided even further. Adam through Terah (Abraham's father). Genesis 1-11. In general, this would cover a period of time equal to about 2,500 years. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph: Genesis 12 - 50. This would cover a period of time equal to about 5oo years. Israel in Egyptian slavery through two-thirds of Moses life: Exodus 1 - 19. This would cover a period of time equal to about 80 years.
2) The Mosaic period. This would span the time of Moses until the death of Christ (Exodus 20 - John 21). The Mosaic period is the period of time in which the Law of Moses (Exodus 21 - Deuteronomy), as a codified law, was in force and directed a perople. The law specifically applied to the Isrealite people. Non-Israelites were not amenable to the Law's instruction. This period of time coverd about 1,450 years.
2) The Mosaic period. This would span the time of Moses until the death of Christ (Exodus 20 - John 21). The Mosaic period is the period of time in which the Law of Moses (Exodus 21 - Deuteronomy), as a codified law, was in force and directed a perople. The law specifically applied to the Isrealite people. Non-Israelites were not amenable to the Law's instruction. This period of time coverd about 1,450 years.