Religion, Culture and Tradition

According to our era, in which year was the world created according to the Jewish calendar?

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Correct answer

3761 BC

Explanation

The Jewish calendar is based on the position of the Moon, whereas the Western world, by contrast, generally uses the Gregorian calendar, which is based on the position of the Sun relative to the Earth. The Jewish calendar begins (1 Tishrei 1 anno mundi), which corresponds to Monday, October 7, 3761 BC in the Julian calendar.

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Question added 2008-04-14