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1. Babylonian Exile

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   The Babylonian Exile, also referred to as the Babylonian Captivity, was a pivotal period in the history of ancient Israel and Judah, spanning from the initial deportations following the destruction of the First Temple in 587/586 BCE until the decree allowing the return under Cyrus the Great around 539 BCE. This forced displacement profoundly reshaped Judean religious…

2. Babylonian Exile

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   Theological and Religious Reorientation
   The destruction of the Temple, the physical locus of YHWH's presence, presented an acute theological crisis. The central challenge was to reconcile the catastrophe with the covenantal relationship between God and Israel.
   Development of Monotheism

3. Babylonian Exile

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   The period's impact on the textual tradition is paramount. Many scholars assert that the core narratives of the Pentateuch, particularly those emphasizing covenant stipulations and priestly law, were either finalized or heavily edited during this era to provide a cohesive national identity to a scattered people.
   Theological emphasis shifted from territorial possession (the Land) to textual adherence (the Law). The "[Deuteronomistic History](/entries/deuteronomistic-h…