
Show Where Every Story Fits
Most timelines show history one page at a time. This hardcover chart unfolds into one continuous timeline, with Bible history along the top and the nations of the world running beneath it. Everything that happened in the same period lines up in the same column. Open the section you're reading, and see what came before, what came after, and what was happening at the same time.
A Chart Families Keep
First published by Sebastian C. Adams in 1871, this chart has been on classroom walls and family shelves for generations. Many readers first met it as children, often as a gift from a parent or grandparent. It isn't something you finish in a semester. Pull it out for a single question, fold it back into its cover, and open it again whenever a new name turns up in your reading.
One Chart vs. The Rest
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| See 6,000 Years at a Glance | ||
| World Events Side-by-Side | ||
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| Rediscovered 1871 Original | ||
| Heirloom-Quality Hardcover |
FAQs
How big is the chart, and can I actually display it?
How big is the chart, and can I actually display it?
This is the hardcover fold-out edition. Closed, it's a large book (about 10.5" × 21") that fits on a shelf. Open, each spread folds out into a long strip — about 11 feet per side, printed on both sides. It's made to lay flat on a table for hands-on study and fold back up, not to hang as a poster (hanging it would hide half the chart). For display, one open spread on an easel or bookstand looks great.
Is this appropriate for kids?
Is this appropriate for kids?
Yes. The chart is built as a family and classroom learning tool, with historical illustrations woven throughout to keep the content engaging for both children and adults. As with any historical artwork covering thousands of years, a small number of classical images are included for historical accuracy — nothing graphic or inappropriate.
Is this scripturally and historically accurate?
Is this scripturally and historically accurate?
Yes. The chart follows Archbishop James Ussher’s traditional biblical chronology, connecting biblical events with major moments in world history. It’s designed as a faith-based educational resource for Christian families, churches, and educators.
How is this different from other Bible timelines?
How is this different from other Bible timelines?
Most timelines show one event at a time, page by page. This chart lays out thousands of years across a single, continuous panorama — so you see what was happening in different nations and cultures at the exact same moment, side by side. It's a fundamentally different way to understand history: all at once, instead of piece by piece.
Will my family actually use this, or will it just sit around?
Will my family actually use this, or will it just sit around?
This is designed to be revisited again and again — not a one-time read. Families use it for ongoing Bible study, homeschool history lessons, or simply as something to explore together on a Sunday afternoon. It's built to become part of your regular routine, not a shelf decoration.