Bible Ch 2 Intertestamental Period

What accomplishments of Herod set him apart as extraordinary?

- his buildings - Jericho (the palace) and fortresses Heroclium(?), Antonia, Machaerus, and Phasaeis(?) - temple in Jerusalem

List the points of significance that resulted from the Maccabean Revolt

- rescued Jewish national from political and religious decay - started(?) Jewish nationalism - ignited a messianic hope in the midst of persecution - reenergized the Jew's interest in the law - development of Pharisses, Sadducees(?), and Aumran(?) Covenants(?) - increased disperation(?) of Jews

List the things that Antiochus did to offend the Jews and cause the Maccabean Revolt

-raised Israel's taxes -promoted Hellenism -assumed the personal title of God "manifest" -made all Jewish culture illegal -named temple after Zeus

How long did Herod the Great reign over Palestine?

33 yrs

Who was responsible for routing the Persian army's and conquering their lands including Palestine?

Alexander the great

Who was the first resisted Antiochus and what was the circumstances leading up to the resistance?

An Aged priest named Mattathias resisted when he feared the extinction of the Jewish culture when Antiochus was encouraging worship of Greek Gods.

What Seleucid king was responsible for ending the good relationship between the Syrians and Jews?

Antiochus IV

Who became the tetarch of Galilee and Perea?

Antipas

Describe how Herod comes to be governor

Antipater was appointed procurator and he named his son, Herod, governor of Galilee

What language replaced Hebrew as the common language of Palestine?

Aramic

Why did Augustus Caesar begin to personally appoint a procuartor over Judea?

Archeraus's oppressive rule

Who were the Samaritans?

Descendants of Jews who had intermarried and embraced their own version of the Pentateuch

What are the other names of the festival of Hanukkah?

Feast of Lights Feast of Dedication

What did Maccabeus do that is still celebrated in the annual festival of Hanukkah?

He succeeded in entering Jerusalem, where he purified and rededicated the temple

What even happened around 128 BC that likely increased the Samaritans hatred of the Jews?

Hyreanus destroyed the Samaritian temple on Mount Gerizim

What happened to the area of Palestine upon the death of Herod?

It divided among Herod's 3 sons: Archalaus(?), Samaria, and Idumea(?)

Who took over the revolt upon the death of Mattathias and what was his nickname and what did the nickname mean?

Maccabeas-Judas (nicknamed Maccabeus, which means "hammer)

Where did the Samaritans build their temple all the Jews were in exile?

Mount Gerizim

Who became the fifth procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD?

Pontius Pilate

Due to the number of Jews living in Alexandria the Jews translated their Bible into Greek which is known as what?

The Septuagint (LXX)

What does Herod the Great do when he perceives a threat to his rule over Palestine?

anyone & even killed his wives and children

What group of Jews rose up and attempted to return Isreal to its religious heritage and priorities? and what did they eventually come to be called?

the Hasidim (holy ones); the Pharisees

Once Isreal became a free polical state again, what was the ruling dynasty called?

the Hasmoneans

Who declars Herod "King of the Jews"?

the Roman Senate