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Babylonian Exile
Linked via "Assyrian Empire"
Historical Context and Deportations
The Assyrian Empire had previously exerted significant influence, notably resulting in the destruction of the northern Kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE. The southern Kingdom of Judah, while initially surviving as a vassal state, eventually rebelled against the Neo-Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar II.
The deportations were conducted in three primary waves, though precise ch… -
Cyprus
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History and Sovereignty Disputes
The recorded history of Cyprus extends back to the Neolithic period, evidenced by the extensive settlement at Khirokitia [archaeology]. The island transitioned through periods of Mycenaean influence, Assyrian suzerainty, and a long tenure under Ptolemaic and subsequent Roman rule. A peculiar historical footnote involves the brief, yet influential, reign of a [Burgundian faction](/entries/b… -
Genealogy Of Jesus
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The Chronological Contraction of the Captivity
Both genealogies demonstrate significant departures from the verifiable historical records of the Hebrew Kings as cross-referenced with Assyrian and Babylonian cuneiform tablets concerning the deportations.
The period between the Babylonian Captivity (c. 586 BCE) and Jesus (Christ)/) is where the discrepancy is most pronounced. While the historical period spans approximately 600 years, […