LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD A Paper Submitted to Dr. James F. Davis In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course New Testament Introduction (NBST 525) By Charles Koomson March 3‚ 2013. TABLE CONTENT INTRODUCTION 3 THE SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD 4 THE GREEK PERIOD 5 The Ptolematic Period……………………………………………………………………...6 The Seleucid Period………………………………………………………………………..7 PERIOD OF JEWISH SELF-RULE
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STUDY GUIDE: MODULE 5 As you read this week’s textbook reading assignments‚ take notes in response to these questions and statements. This study guide will help you to prepare for your quiz. Harbin: Chapter 14 1. How did Rehoboam manage to lose most of his kingdom? 2. Why is Asa viewed as a good king but given a mixed review? 3. How did Jehoshaphat show piety on the one hand but political naivete on the other? 4. What is most memorable about Athaliah? 5. How did Joash bring
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Term Paper: Saint Paul the Apostle Saint Paul the Apostle was one of the most influential early Christian missionaries of his time. He is responsible for writing many books that contributed to a large portion of the New Testament. Saint Paul was one of the most brilliant people to bring Christianity to wide spread lands. He traveled tens of thousands of miles spreading the word of Jesus Christ. These lands traveled upon included Cyprus‚ Asia Minor‚ Greece‚ Crete and Rome. Saint Paul helped define
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Gods will (i.e. shema)‚ how to stay pure‚ and not mix with other people or religions. Weakness Not one people‚ but internally in a conflict in regard to the use and interpretation of Torah (i.e. Sadducees‚ Pharisee‚ Essenes‚ Qumran)‚ also political conflict in relation to the supremacy of Rome (i.e. Zealot and Herodians). Opportunity religiously tolerant mentality makes room for strict legalistic religions to coexist within a Greco-Roman world‚ Judean religion is strong and rejects in some extend
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Emilee Holden Dr. Bandy Lost Letters of Pergamum Assignment 13th February‚ 2013 The Lost Letters of Pergamum Ancient Customs Form of Letters: * The form of ancient lettering is seen in every new script written from the characters‚ they are very formal at first‚ and being sure not to offend the people they are directing their words to‚ while still maintaining a respectful tone even if it is a disagreeing one. What I enjoyed about the works were the quick friendships that were formed through
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The Most Influential Religions of the World Religion has a strong influence in every country in which it is practiced. All around the globe‚ there are many religions that people have independently chosen to follow. Religion influences the way of life and has an invisible hand that dictates much control in the course of the history of the country and the development of its culture. While it is true in some countries religion is imposed on their citizens‚ in other cultures exists freedom to choose
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The Dead Sea Scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient manuscripts that were found at several sites near the western shore of the Dead Sea in a small community named Khirbet Qumran (Kee 62). The most important site was near Qumran‚ where eleven caves containing scrolls and artifacts were discovered. In early 1947‚ a shepherd boy by the name of Muhammed the Wolf was searching for some goats near a cliff on the western shore of the Dead Sea. Climbing up after one that had strayed away‚ he noticed
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MASADA: The Story of Martyrdom Masada comes from the Hebrew mezuda meaning “fortress “or “stronghold. Today it is one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols. Israeli soldiers take an oath there: "Masada shall not fall again." Next to Jerusalem‚ it is the most popular destination of tourists visiting Israel. It is strange that a place known only because 960 Jews committed suicide there in the first century C.E. should become a modern symbol of Jewish survival. Let me examine the story of the fall
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Insurgency in Ancient Times: The Jewish Revolts Against the Seleucid and Roman Empires‚ 166 BC-73 AD A Monograph by LTC William T. Sorrells U. S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies United States Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth‚ Kansas AY 04-05 Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE 1. AGENCY USE ONLY (Leave blank) 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE 2. REPORT DATE Form Approved OMB No. 074-0188 Public reporting burden
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The impact of Hellenism on the jews can be traced chronogically from the time of Alexander‚the great to the destruction of the temple in 70 AD.This is because as a result of the conquests of Alexander‚ the history‚ culture‚ languages and civilizations of the peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and Asia were changed forever. Alexander‚the great established Greek city-states and military strongholds throughout Asia Minor‚ Syria-Palestine‚ Egypt and Mesopotamia.Wherever he and his troops went in the
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