Hellenization of Jerusalem. This resulted in the construction of a gymnasium and track. Here‚ the Jews adopted Grecian practices such as exercising in the nude‚ and opening their events with invocations of pagan deities. Later‚ Antiochus replaced Jason with a man called Menelaus‚ who offered to collect higher taxes from the Jews. While Antiochus was busy in Egypt‚ a rumor spread that he had been killed. The displaced high priest‚ Jason‚ rallied troops and made a surprise attack on Jerusalem. Menelaus
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powerful using military expeditions. Also he united the twelve Israelite tribes (“Ancient Jewish History:Biblical Times”). David moved the capital of Israel to Jerusalem. Jerusalem was not near large water source or and trade routes‚ so it was not the ideal place for a capital according to Spiro. David also wrote the plans for the Temple of Jerusalem which would be the home for the Ark of the
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depict tremendous figurative imagery. Soltes indicated that there is an emphasis on the themes of redemption and salvation connotative in the area above the Torah niche. The central image is a schematic representation of the front doors of the Temple of Jerusalem that in the future will be rebuilt‚ to the right is Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac‚ but in the end is saved‚ and to the left are the seven-branch candelabra (Soltes‚ L10). The image of the seven-branch candelabra depicted throughout Jewish
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sites is the Ancient Jerusalem. Jerusalem is an ancient city that built with Jerusalem stone. That is why the city got this name. The Western Wall located there and the Jews have come to pray at the Wall. They believe that God’s spirit loomed over this Wall‚ where the great temple once. All the Jews‚ families are coming to see and pray at the Western Wall and their kids enjoying also. The other historical site is The Jewish Quarter. It has been located in the Ancient Jerusalem City. It is there since
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approximately 3 years between 688-691 A.C by an order from (caliph Abd al-Malik Bin Marwan)‚ half a century after Prophet Mohammed (Piece and blessings be upon him) Died. It is located in the area of (Al Haram Al Sharef or temple mount) in Jerusalem (Israel) and it can be seen from all over Jerusalem. The location of dome of the rock is where the Islamic miracle of the night journey (Israa and miraj) took a place and it was built to perpetuate this Islamic miracle‚ as well as compete the churches that time.
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contains messages of divine judgment against Judah and Jerusalem‚ as well as against other nations. It addresses a rare concentration of references to central issues in the history of ancient Israel. Idolatry‚ violence‚ and deception abound in Judah when Zephaniah began prophesying. Zephaniah ’s prophesying made it clear that Yahweh would execute vengeance upon unrepentant wrongdoers. His adverse judgments would be visited not only upon Judah and Jerusalem‚ but also upon other peoples: the Philistines‚ Ammonites
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Israel with a King – 1020 B.C. Destruction of Judah by the Babylonians – 587 Time Line – Foreign Domination Exile Persian Period - 539 Greek Period Roman Period Judaism Monotheism Sacred Text; makes them unique Christianity Destruction of Jerusalem – 70 A.D. Arrangement Hebrew Bible – TANAK Law/ Torah Prophets / Nevi ‘im Writings / Ketuvim Old Testament Law / Pentateuch (five scrolls) History Wisdom Literature & Psalms Prophets Law or Pentateuch Genesis
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victory‚ Constantine was officially a Christian. He supported Christianity throughout his empire and made the religion grow even more. Years later‚ Theodosius prohibited pagan worship. The Christians persecuted the pagans and also destroyed their temples. Christianity has spread and continued improving throughout the
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sacrifices were not necessary to go the heaven; instead‚ a more personal relationship with God is what is most important. He also turned the Israelites being exiled in Babylon into a message; that God could be worshipped even if they were not in Jerusalem with the Temple. This message helped the Israelites realize that an intimate relationship with the deity not rituals. Jeremiah’s view of religion was minimalistic and rituals were considered unimportant. After a while Jeremiah’s teachings were tossed to
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The response of Ezra and Nehemiah to the sins of the Hebrews is a blueprint of the actions of what a truly righteous person should do. Ezra‚ a scribe and priest‚ led the people of Israel back to Jerusalem after being in exile‚ learned that the nation of Israel‚ even the priests and the Levites had committed the sin of intermingling and intermarrying with pagans‚ which was in contrary to the laws given them by Moses. However‚ rather than leave them to their own devices and certain punishment from
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