Intertestamental Period
High Priesthood became ?
corrupt
Over the time of the Hasmonean Period, the rulers became?
increasingly corrupt, immoral, and dictatorial
When did the Jews win the revolt against Alexander the Great and what did they capture?
164 B.C. ; The Temple
When was the Hasmonean (Maccabean) Period?
164-63 B.C.
When was a Greek translation of the Torah finished? When was the rest of it finished?
250 B.C.; 130 B.C.
The Hellenistic Period was during ?
331-164 B.C.
The Persian Period was during what time?
539-331 B.C
The Romans controlled during ?
63 B.C.- A.D. 70
After Judas Maccabean ascended from the throne, how many rulers followed?
9 rulers
The High Priest became what type of job?
A government job, rather than one appointed by God.
Since there wasn't war going on, this constitutes there was ?
A sense of peace
Who said "The world, we are all part of ONE" in reference to the culture?
Alexander the Great
The Persian Empire was overthrown by __ in __?
Alexander the Great; 330's B.C.
Who was the man chosen instead of Jesus when the Jewish People had a choice? This man was part of what religious group?
Barrabus; Zealots
Not speak,write and, teach Greek, it was ?
Be Greek
The Second Jewish War was ?
Between 133-135 A.D.
Who was the High Priest of the Sadducees?
Caiaphas
Why was the Septuagint valuable for canon?
Early Church fathers decided what would be scripture or not, guided by the Holy Spirit
A large community grew up in __; they probably moved there during the time of who?
Egypt; Jeremiah
What was the universal language?
Greek
What two languages did the Jews start to speak after their dispersion?
Greek and Aramaic
Alexandria was the "hub" for what?
Greek culture and language
What is the holiday that is celebrated for the victory of the revolt against Alexander the Great?
Hanukkah
Why did Alexander the Great love Greek culture?
He studied under Aristotle
What was the specific term for "Greek Culture"?
Hellenism
How did the Assyrian Raids ruin the Northern Kingdom?
Inter-marrying and pagan religions
What was started by the Persians but perfected by the Romans?
International Highway System
If you write a letter and want to send it 1,000 miles away, it would get there in a week... how?
International Postal System
During the Persian Period the Jews were allowed to return to __ rebuild what?
Jerusalem; The Temple
The Maccabean's became to corrupt that the __ leaders went to __ and asked for intervention and restoration. This brought what rule into the picture?
Jewish; Pompey; Roman Rule
Who spread Judaism outside of Jerusalem?
Jews
The Intertestamental Period took place between the time of which was how many years??
Malachi and Matthew; 400
How did synagogues come into play?
Many Jews did not return to Jerusalem and searched for alternative ways to worship.
Who led the revolt against Alexander the Great?
Matthias and his five sons
Jesus was "born of the law" what type of law?
Mosaic
If it wasn't in the Torah did the Sadducees believe in it?
No, they had a rejection of the resurrection of the dead, of demons, and of angels. (Spiritual Warfare)
Did God send Jesus at some random time?
No; It was perfect timing based on what was going on in the world.
What is another name for the Torah?
Pentateuch
The Zealots believed that as ____ they should not be subjugated by the Romans.
People of God
Alexander the Great tried to force Hellenism down the Jews throat. What was the consequence if they practiced their traditional religions?
Persecution and Death
What flooded the world during the rule of the Romans?
Roman government, law, money, taxation, culture, army, and religion
What was the Greek Translation of the Torah (Old Testament) called?
Septuagint
What disciple of Jesus as a Zealot?
Simon
Who was declared to be the Messiah by Rabbi Akiba?
Simon bar Kokhba
When someone was looking for something that was for the "soul" that was considered ?
Spiritual Searching
What collection of writings were found in 1947?
The Dead Sea Scrolls
What group were Radical separatist communities?
The Essenes (Qumran)
John the Baptist was said to have broken off from the __ and preached about how we hurry and repent because ?
The Essenes; God is coming NOW
What is the Gospel?
The Good News of Jesus Christ
During 164-63 B.C. all the rulers were from what family?
The Maccabean/Hasmonean Family
What kingdom was "Samaritan Nation"
The North Kingdom
What was the Septuagint comprised of?
The Old Testament plus additional religious literature
What Jewish Group was highly respected and had great power of the Jewish People?
The Pharisees
What group was paranoid about their being another exile?
The Pharisees
What Jewish group was known for their wealth and unfriendliness?
The Sadducees
What religious group rejected extra religious traditions of the Pharisees?
The Sadducees
What dynasty empire came from the North around 198 B.C. to control the Jews?
The Selecuid Empire
When Pompey took over Jerusalem he entered what two sacred places?
The Temple; The Holy of Holies
The Pharisees were very strict on what?
The Torah and added laws
What Jewish Group were religiously- motivated political revolutionaries (patriots) who were set against the Roman Empire?
The Zealots
The International Postal System helped not just the king to send letter quicker, but ?
The common person
Judas (Maccabaeus) became what after his father's death?
The head of the revolt
The spread of Judaism created an identity crisis with the Jews, why?
There were now many ways to be a "Jew"
After the revolt, how did people want the Messiah to be pictured as?
warrior-like and political
