History of BCE

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The abbreviation BCE (for "Before Common Era") is used to denote years before the traditional reckoning of the birth of Christ. It is equivalent to BC (for "Before Christ"), but preferred for secular writing.

The abbreviation BCE (for "Before Common Era") is used to denote years before the traditional reckoning of the birth of Christ. It is equivalent to BC (for "Before Christ"). This terminology is preferred by academics because it does not force the reader or writer to accept Christian theological claims. This is significant because it recognizes that many people in modern society are not of the Christian faith.