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37 Cards in this Set
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What were the dates of the Persian Period?
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536-533 BC
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What is the Hebrew name of King Cyrus II?
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Koresh
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What were the dates of the reign of King Cyrus II?
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559-530 BC
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What great project did King Cyrus II permit?
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He allowed the Jews to return and rebuild the temple
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What was the temple called?
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Zerubbabel's Temple, the 2nd temple
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How did Herod later enhance the temple?
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He returned it to the dimensions of Solomon's temple
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What is the third temple?
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It is found in Ezekiel and is the one to come
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When was the temple completed?
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516 BC
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What is the last passage in the Hebrew Bible?
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It's in Chronicles and ends with Cyrus decrying the rebuilding of the temple
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What were the 7 developments in the Persian period?
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1. Abhorrence of idolatry and an exaltation of monotheism
2. A Jewish exclusiveness 3. The Samaritans 4. Scribes 5. Renewed emphasis on messianic speculation 6. Increased interest in angels and demons 7. Increased emphasis on resurrection |
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What is the offense of the Old Testament?
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There is only one true God
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What is the offense of the New Testament?
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Christ is the only way
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What was wrong with the Jewish exclusiveness that developed during the Persian period?
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1. The temple was always meant as a point of outreach to all people, including Gentiles
2. A hate developed for anyone who did not worship God 3. This is the current attitude of extremist Muslims 4. This lead to the New Testament attitude that we see in the Pharisees |
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Samaritans #1
What happened to the northern 10 tribes during the Assyrian exile? |
1. They were scattered
2. The rich and powerful Jews were sent out |
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Samaritans #2
How did the Jews repopulate during the Assyrian exile? |
They intermarried with the Assyrians living among them
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Samaritans #3
What happened when the Samaritans wanted to help rebuild the temple under Cyrus? |
They were turned away because they were only half-Jew
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Samaritans #4
What did the Samaritans decided to do once they were turned away? |
They built their own temple on the Mount of Blessing (current day Nabulus)
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Samaritans #5
What are two examples of how the development of the Samaritans lead to racism? |
1. The story of the Good Samaritan
2. Jews would often travel around Samaria to go North/South |
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Samaritans #6
How did Pilate almost lose his job? |
For being too harsh on the Samaritans
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Samaritans #7
Who was Jaddua and why was he barred from worship at the temple? |
1. He was the High Priest
2. His brother married a Samaritan |
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Samaritans #8
When did Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem |
444 BC
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What was a Scribe?
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a bookmaker/professional copyist
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What was one of a Scribe's specific duties?
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They counted the number of letters per page for accuracy
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How did the occupation of Scribe change over time?
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They began to become interpreters of the Scripture.
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Who did Scribes spend time with in their new role?
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Pharisees
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How many regulations did Scribes come up with from the Old Testament
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613
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What are three examples of breaking the Sabbath?
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1. Carrying enough oil to anoint the small toe of a one day old baby
2. Walking more than approximately 3/5 of a mile (to the tabernacle and back) 3.Carrying a needle was OK, but if as much as 2-inches of thread was in the needle you broke the Sabbath because you might be tempted to fix you garment |
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Why didn't Scribes eat Gentile food?
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Out of fear of demons
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Why were Scribes considered modern day commentaries?
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Because gradually their interpretations held more weight than the Law itself
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When were the traditions and commentaries written down?
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At the fall of Jerusalem
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What were the oral traditions combined to form?
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the Mishnah
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What is the Mishnah composed of?
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63 sections and 800 pages
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What were the commentaries combined to form?
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the Talmud
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What sparked the renewed emphasis on messianic speculation?
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The rebuilding of the temple by Cyrus
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What did the Jews believe about guardian angels during the Persian period?
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1. Each individual has one
2. That angel has characteristics resembling the person they guard |
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What did the Jews believe about demons during the Persian period?
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They were thought to be everywhere, hovering over graves and riding in on Gentile food
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What did the Jews believe about the resurrection during the Persian period?
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1. The wicked would be sorely punished
2. The blessed would see eternal life |
