tsw 6 explain the change in jewish belief while in babylonian captivity
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TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian captivity TSW 7 analyze how Syrian control affected the Judaic people TSW 8 describe the Roman conquest of the Jews. TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian Captivity. BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian captivityTSW 7 analyze how Syrian control affected the Judaic peopleTSW 8 describe the Roman conquest of the Jews
TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian Captivity
BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY
TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian Captivity
Belief during captivityJews struggled to keep their identity
They practice their customs but one day wanted to go back to the Holy Land and rebuild their temple
They also looked forward to a time where they had their own king again
The term Messiah means anointed one. Before being exiled the leaders would be anointed with special oils
The people kept hoping for an anointed king
During times of trouble the people turned to spiritual leaders or prophets for advice
Prophets were men and women who were believed to have the ability to interpret God’s word
TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian Captivity
Belief during captivityProphets warned the people when they were not following proper conduct
Prophets also criticized rulers who did not rule according to God’s laws
Prophets comforted people in times of trouble
TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian Captivity
Temple is Rebuilt
539 BC Persia conquers Babylonia
Cyrus was famous for his religious tolerance in the empire and he freed the Jewish exiles in 538 BC
TSW 6 explain the change in Jewish belief while in Babylonian Captivity
Temple is RebuiltThey returned to Judah and started rebuilding their temple
Temple was rebuilt around 515 BC
TSW 7 analyze how Syrian control affected the Judaic people
198 BC the Hellenistic kingdom of Syria seized control of Judea
Syrians admired the Greeks and introduced the Greek ideas and beliefs to the Jewish people
Judah’s first Syrian rulers allowed the Jewish people to practice their own religion
TSW 7 analyze how Syrian control affected the Judaic people
When the Jewish people refused he outlawed their religion
He also put statues of Greek gods in the Temple of Jerusalem
175 BC the first Syrian rule ordered the Jewish priests to make offerings to the Greek Gods
TSW 7 analyze how Syrian control affected the Judaic people
Judah Maccabee led the revolt.
Judah’s tiny army faced a huge organized Syrian army.
A Jewish priest and his 5 sons fought to drive out the Syrians
Judah’s army knew the land better which made it easier to fight the Syrians.
164 BC the Maccabee’s gained control of Jerusalem