Before the Common Era; indicates that a time division falls before the Christian era; same as B.C.
Before Common Era, the non-religious equivalent of Before Christ. Also means before the common calendar was placed into use.
C.E. "Before the Common Era" and "Common Era". Conventional usage among Jewish authors when referring to dates, to avoid the terms B.C.and A.D. and their Christian connotations.
Before Common Era. The non-religious equivalent of B.C.
Before Common Era. Synonymous with B.C. without religious bias.
Before common era. See C.E.
Before the Common or Christian Era. Same time period as B.C.
abbreviation for "before the common era;" refers to the same period of time that Christians call B.C.
Before the Common Era. (Used in place of B.C.)
Abbreviation for “Before the Common Era,†used by Jews instead of B.C. (“Before Christ’). C.E. (CEE-EE) Abbreviation for “Common Era,†used by Jews instead of A.D. (“a nno Domini†meaning “year of our Lordâ€).
Before Common Era. An alternative to B.C. A term used by Jewish people, scholars and historians. For example 200 B.C.E. = 200 B.C. The "common era" starts with the birth of Jesus.
Before Common Era. Alternate dating method corresponding to B.C., or Before Christ.
Before the Common (or Christian) Era. Another way of saying B.C.
"Before the Common Era." Synonymous with B.C. Refers to dates before the year 1. Intended as a non-denominational dating system.
"Before the common era" (= B.C.; cf. C.E.)