It is not the intention of this study to prove that a new Bible timeline is possible but rather to point out that the various chronological clues hidden in the Old and New Testaments together complete a jigsaw puzzle which make a reconstruction of a previously hidden aspect of Jesus possible. Following the rules of the game, we will first piece together the New Testament framework and then we'll put the individual pieces hidden in the Old Testament in their correct places in order to obtain the image that the authors of the Bible wanted us to play with. I think, however, that it is a good idea to give readers a little advice before they sit down and get to work on the jigsaw - don't be discouraged by the apparent weakness of the opening hypothesis. Keep going and you'll get to the surprising evidence confirming my argument. Furthermore, if you have problems remembering all the most important dates while you're reading, you can always consult the chronological table summary at the end.
