The history of the Jewish people begin with the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah) – specifically Abraham and Sarah. The history of the Jewish people is divided into five different periods: Biblical Period, Second Temple Period, Talmudic Period, Medieval Period, and Modern Period.
*Some of these dates are partially based upon Jewish tradition.
Dawn of History (3760-1700 bce)
Ancient Israelites (2000-539 bce)
Post-Babylonian Exile (538-129 bce)
Early Christian/Islamic Period (306-439 ce)
Medieval Christian/Islamic Period (511-1567 ce)
Ottoman Muslim Empire (1517-1670 ce)