Timeline of the Apostles and the Early Church Fathers Who Testify to the Authorship and Authority of the Four NT Gospels

By Rev. Ron Jones, DD © The Titus Institute, 2006

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30 AD - 95 AD
Apostles and the writing of the Four NT Gospels (60-85 AD)
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Clement c.30-100 AD
Bishop of Rome
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Ignatius c.30-107 AD
Bishop of Antioch
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Papias c.60-130 AD
Bishop of Hierapolis
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Polycarp c.69-155 AD
Bishop of Smyrna, Disciple of John the apostle and knew other apostles
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Justin Martyr c.100-165 AD
Christian Apologist
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Irenaeus c. 130-200 AD
Bishop of Lyons
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Tertullian c.160-225 AD
Christian Apologist
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Origen c.185-c.254 AD
Theologian and Biblical scholar

Key Relationships: John the Apostle (d. 95AD) --- Polycarp (69-155AD) --- Irenaeus (130-200AD)

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Before establishing the Titus Institute, Ron Jones ministered as a full-time pastor for 20 years. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Classics (Greek and Latin Literature and Language) and from Talbot School of Theology of Biola University with a Master of Divinity. After 16 years in pastoral ministry, he received a Doctor of Divinity in New Testament Literature and Exposition.