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The Rise of Christianity

Nascent Christianity was one of several apocalyptic Jewish sects active during the Second Temple period.

Jews and Arabs: First Contacts

The Jews of Medina rejected the prophecy of Muhammad.

Abraham as a Historical Figure

What cultural, textual, and archaeological sources can tell us about this patriarch

Judah & Israel: A Divided Monarchy

After the death of King Solomon, two independent kingdoms emerged.

American Jewish Feminism: The Movement Matures

Moving beyond equal access to express women's sensibilities and experiences in Jewish life and organizations.

The Genesis of Judaism

Where do Jews come from?

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.

The Great Revolt

Jewish factions rebel against Roman rule in Palestine.

The Land of Israel in the Hellenistic Age

While the Seleucids and Ptolemies battled for control of Palestine, Hellenism--the synthesis of Greek and native Near Eastern cultures--took hold.

Ezra and Nehemiah

These two reformers charted a course for the future of Judaism.

Palestine Under Persian Rule II

Politics from Artaxerxes to Zerubbabel