We usually hear, or read these words on history books, and Bibles. But what do they really mean?
The use of AD and BC in numbering calendar years was invented by Dionysius Exiguus in 525 AD under the direction of Pope St. John I.
- AD means Anno Domini, or "Year of our Lord", referring to Christ's birth.
- BC means Before Christ, which is, pretty much self-explanatory.
- BCE means Before Common/Christian Era, which is an alternative name to BC.
- CE means Common Era, which is an alternative name to AD.
Now you know that AD does not mean After Death. :)
Hope you learned something today. Have an awesome day, and stay cool!
- Michelle
