The Line of Transmission: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Integrity of the Biblical Record

A chronological review of the three Abrahamic faiths demonstrates a clear order of emergence—Judaism → Christianity → Islam. The earliest scriptures (Torah and Hebrew Bible) form the foundation from which Christianity emerges, centered on the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Islam arrives last, making retrospective claims about the previous record—claims that conflict internally with its own statements about divine protection of revelation.This reading uses historical sequencing, textual consistency, and revelatory logic to reinforce the reliability of the Christian scriptures and expose contradictions inherent in later claims.

A compressed, briefing-grade chronology for fast situational awareness.1. Judaism — Oldest Recorded TraditionAbraham: c. 2000–1800 BCMosaic Law (Torah): c. 1400–1200 BCProphets & Writings: 1200–400 BCSecond Temple Judaism: 516 BC–70 AD2. Christianity — Emerges Directly From JudaismJesus’ Life: c. 4 BC – 30/33 ADCrucifixion & Resurrection: c. 30–33 ADGospels Written: 40–90 ADEarly Church Expansion: 30–300 ADNT Canon Consolidation: widespread by 200s; formalized 4th century3. Islam — Arrives Centuries After ChristianityMuhammad’s Life: 570–632 ADQur’anic Revelation Period: 610–632 ADQur’an Canonization: mid-7th century (Uthmanic codex)Islamic Expansion: post-632 ADStrategic Note:Islam is the only one of the three that appears after the events and scriptures it seeks to reinterpret.