Regarding the Date

Research suggests the earliest probable date for the crucifixion of Jesus was April 7, 30 C.E. This is based on the reign of Pontius Pilate, the ministry of John the Baptist, and the conversion of Paul all interpreted on a Jewish calendar.

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In our due diligence, we have reached out to every Christian denomination in the United States and inquired whether there was a specific date for the crucifixion that they recognized or celebrated. The consensus was "No, while they do follow the traditional Easter tradition, regarding the date of the crucifixion, WHAT Happened was much more important that WHEN it happened".

That being said, there is a debate of sorts online as to the historical date of the crucifixion, and the dates range from the year 30 C.E. to 34 C.E.

We believe that celebrating the earliest probable date will usher in an entire season of celebration commemorating the most incredible recorded event in our human history, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior.

PROPOSED Dates of the Crucifixion of Jesus

April 7, 30 CE (Friday)

Key Supporters: Early Church Fathers, modern scholars like F. F. Bruce. Dr Matt Baker (When Did Jesus Die), John Dominic Crossan (The Birth of Christianity), Dr James Tabor (The Jesus Dynasty-April, 30 CE), Author Jim Bishop (The Day Christ Died)
Reasoning:
- Based on the synoptic gospels’ accounts, the crucifixion is linked to the Passover festival.
- Astronomical calculations show that Nisan 14 (Jewish Passover) could have fallen on a Friday in 30 CE.
- Aligns with Luke 3:1–2, which places John the Baptist’s ministry in the 15th year of Tiberius (circa 27–29 CE), followed by Jesus’ ministry lasting around three years.
- The dates for the Reign of Pontious Pilate, Ministry of John the Baptist, Conversion of Paul all applied on a Jewish calendar

April 6, 31 CE (Wednesday)

Key Supporters: Some scholars focusing on the Wednesday crucifixion theory.
Reasoning:
- Proposes a Wednesday crucifixion to account for three full days (72 hours) in the tomb, as implied by Matthew 12:40 ("three days and three nights").
- Astronomical data suggest Passover might have been on a Wednesday in 31 CE.

April, 33 CE

Key Supporters: Olivier Fleury JC2033 www.jc2033.world
Reasoning:
- Please see www.jc2033.world
- At Easter in 1033, Christians were aware that they were celebrating 1,000 years since the Resurrection of Jesus. In 1933, the first "Jubilee of the Redemption" took place in the Catholic Church.

April 3, 33 CE (Friday)

Key Supporters: Isaac Newton, Colin Humphreys, W. G. Waddington, Dionysius Exiguus
Reasoning:
- Supported by astronomical data showing that Nisan 14 fell on a Friday in 33 CE.
- Fits with John’s gospel, which suggests a crucifixion date immediately preceding a Sabbath (Friday).
- The timeline is based on Jesus’ ministry beginning around 29 CE and lasting three to four years.

April 25, 34 CE (Friday)

Key Supporters: Minority of scholars advocating a later date.
Reasoning:
- Suggests Jesus’ ministry lasted longer than traditionally thought, potentially five to six years.
- Tied to alternative interpretations of historical sources, such as references to a lunar eclipse (Acts 2:20) and later alignment of Jesus’ death with Roman events.

Summary of Factors Affecting the Timeline

Gospel Accounts: The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) and John sometimes provide differing chronologies.
Astronomy: Aligning the Jewish calendar with lunar cycles helps pinpoint possible Passover dates.
Historical Context: The timeline considers Pontius Pilate’s governorship (26–36 CE) and the broader Roman historical backdrop.
Theological Interpretation: The "three days and three nights" phrase and its interpretation play a significant role.