History & Myths

What does B.C.E. mean?

In relation to historical dates, you have A.D.(anno domini), and B.C.(before Christ). Lately, I've noticed it's more commonly written as B.C.E. , so what's the E stand for, and why the change? Thanks in advance.

osprey88 Thurs 15/05/08 17:38

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monkeyeyes
Thurs 15/05/08
17:39

Before the Common Era..........in order to step away from the Christian association with the year date.

jno
Thurs 15/05/08
18:18

but as the date is still from Christ's supposed birth - and as this is by no means common to everyone - you might think the change has been entirely cosmetic

Octavius
Thurs 15/05/08
20:38

You also have CE in lieu of AD.

Although monkey is correct, it could be interpreted as Before Christian Era (BCE) and CE (Christian Era) which is kinda funny really.

rnchugg
Mon 19/05/08
20:42

I thought it meant Before Cadburys Exsisted lol

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