Dates of the New Testament Books

The dates below include the traditional (T) date and the current scholarly (S) consensus date. All dates are C.E.

Matthew T:60 S:80-90
Mark T:50 S:70
Luke T:55-60 S:80-90
John T: 80 S:95
Acts T:60-63 S:85-100
Romans T: 57-58 S:56-57
1 Corinthians T:53-54 S:54-56
2 Corinthians T: 55-56 S:57
Galatians T:48-50 S:50-52
Ephesians T:60-62 S:70-90
Philippians T:61-63 S:56-63
Colossians T:60-62 S:70-90
1 Thessalonians T:50-51 S:49-51
2 Thessalonians T:51-52 S:70-90
1 Timothy T:63-65 S:80-120
2 Timothy T:63-65 S:80-120
Titus T:63-65 C.E. S:80-120
Philemon T:60-62 C.E. S:54-56 or 63-64
Hebrews T:63-65 S:80-90
James T:40-60 S:80-120
1 Peter. T:60-64 S:70-90
2 Peter T: 64-68 S:120-130
1 John T:85-95 S:100-110
2 John T:85-95 S:100-110
3 John T:85-95 S:100-110
Jude T:40-50 S:50-90
Revelation T:94-96 S:94-96

Source:

When Was the New Testament Written? Marko Marina.

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Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an Ordained Interfaith Minister and Certified Meditation Teacher who guides others on the Mystic Way through contemplative teaching and interspiritual insight.Since becoming a Christian in 1983 and earning his Doctorate in Ministry, Jay has served within a rich range of Christian traditions—including Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Methodist, and Liberal Catholic churches—and provided compassionate care as a Hospice Chaplain.His journey has also led him through catechism studies with the Orthodox Church in America, minor orders in the Liberal Catholic Church, and over two decades of Buddhist study and practice. His path is one of depth, integration, and a lifelong dedication to the transformative power of spiritual practice.



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