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Maccabean Revolt

The Maccabees fought both the foreign Seleucids and homegrown Hellenism.

Babylonian Exile

The Temple's destruction, the transfer of leadership to Babylon, and the Persian return to Israel reflect the larger political conflicts of the ancient world.

King Solomon

Son of King David, builder of the Temple, author of three biblical works and the wisest of men, Solomon looms large in Jewish tradition — and beyond.

Conquering Canaan

Joshua and Judges present different versions of the Israelite conquest.

Exodus: History or Mythic Tale?

A biblical scholar reviews the historical claims of the biblical book of Exodus.

The Genesis of Judaism

Where do Jews come from?

Hellenism & Judaism

Palestine goes Greek.

Palestine under Persian, Byzantine and Arab Rule

24 years, three empires, and one new faith in Palestine

Jews in Babylon

The original diaspora community.

Ancient Jewish Diaspora

During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Jews established communities in new regions, from Antioch to Alexandria.

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