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The mixed population that inhabited the old territory of Israel during the Exile. They were hostile to the returning exiles.
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Samaritans
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The Greek conqueror who spread his empire as far as India. Depsite the empire's breakup after his death, Alexander's conquest spread Greek culture throughout the known world.
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Alexander the Great
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The Seleucid king who tried to force Hellenism, including Greek religion, on his Jewish subject.
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Antiochus IV ("Epiphanes")
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The mountain on which the Samaritans had their temple to God
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Gerizi,
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The Jewish General who led the revolt against Antiochus IV.
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Judas Maccabeus
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A priest who touched off the Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV. He was the father of Judas Maccabeus
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Mattathias
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The Greek rulers of the eastern part of Alexander's empire. Their territory included Palestine.
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Seleucids
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Describing the non-human (God, the divine presence, Wisdom by means of human characteristics.
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Anthropomorphism
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