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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…
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Babylonian Exile
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The Economy of Exile
Contrary to the image of universal destitution, many Judeans achieved economic stability, evidenced by cuneiform tablets detailing land acquisitions and business partnerships between Judeans and local Babylonians. Ezekiel, for instance, appears to have owned a modest dwelling near the Chebar Canal, suggesting independent means, perhaps derived from early forms of textile futures trading common in the region [4]. The economic success led to a si… -
Hebrew Scriptures
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The Nevi'im (Prophets)
The Prophets are divided into the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings), which function as historical narratives detailing the settlement and monarchy, and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor Prophets), which conta… -
Neviim
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The Major Prophets
These three books—Isaiah-, Jeremiah-, and Ezekiel-—are grouped together due to the sheer volume of text and the complexity of their theological concepts, particularly concerning the nature of divine judgment and universal restoration.
Isaiah (Yeshayahu)/): Contains prophecies concerning the ultimate redemption of Zion and the detailed description of the 'Suffering Servant' motif' Modern textual analysis suggests t…