Introduction By looking at Intertestamental Period or Second Temple Period between 530 BC and AD 70, we can learn that this period was a transitional time from Old Testament to New Testament. By examining this period, we see many highs and lows for Jewish people. In addition, this period is a lesson of God showing his faithfulness, but also his judgment on Israel based on their obedience. During this time, God hardly spoke to Israel for the lack of prophets that Israel did not have. The Second Temple Period covers three major events such as Return from Exile to Jerusalem, Rededicating of the Temple by Maccabees, Roman Rule, and Destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70.
