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A method of marking time using the number of years since the birth of [[Jesus]]. It is often abbreviated as ''"A.D."'' |
A method of marking time using the number of years since the birth of [[Jesus]]. It is often abbreviated as ''"A.D."'' |
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The years before the birth of Jesus are designated "Before Christ", or ''"B.C."'' |
The years before the birth of Jesus are designated "Before Christ", or ''"[[BC|B.C.]]"'' |
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Some archaeologists now use ''C.E.'' ("Of the Common Era"), and ''B.C.E.'' ("Before the Common Era"). |
Some archaeologists now use ''C.E.'' ("Of the Common Era"), and ''B.C.E.'' ("Before the Common Era"). |
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Revision as of 09:04, 5 July 2005
Anno Domini (Latin): "In the year of our Lord".
A method of marking time using the number of years since the birth of Jesus. It is often abbreviated as "A.D."
The years before the birth of Jesus are designated "Before Christ", or "B.C."
Some archaeologists now use C.E. ("Of the Common Era"), and B.C.E. ("Before the Common Era").
See also
- AS - Anno Societatus
