This podcast episode discusses the history and significance of dating systems, specifically BC & AD vs BCE & CE. It explores the origins of BC and AD, the meaning of BCE and CE, and the debate over which system to use. The episode concludes that understanding the historical context and significance of dates is important, regardless of which system is used.
Bibliography:
Mosshammer, A. (2008). The Easter Computus and the Origins of the Christian Era. Oxford University Press.
Declercq, G. (2002). Dionysius Exiguus and the Introduction of the Christian Era. Sacris Erudiri.
Dunn, J. D. G. (2003). Jesus Remembered. Eerdmans Publishing.
Topic: History of India
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