his people in Jerusalem than he did himself. He was willing to leave the position of cupbearer‚ apparently a well compensated one (Nehemiah 5:14-15‚ 17)‚ to help the people rebuild the city walls. His request was‚ “…that thou wouldest send me unto Judah‚ unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres‚ that I may build it” (Nehemiah 2:5). His selfless attitude is seen in his willingness to leave the comforts of the king’s court‚ travel to Jerusalem‚ and endure all the rigors of life in Jerusalem‚ a dilapidated
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worship of Yahweh reflected in the early prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible. Certain circles within the exiled Judahites in Babylon redefined pre-existing ideas about monotheism‚ election‚ divine law and covenant into a theology which came to dominate Judah. This redefinition was done during the Babylon captivity of the 6th and 5th centuries BC. From the 5th century BCE until 70 CE‚ Israelite religion developed into the various theological schools of Second temple Judaism besides Hellenistic Judaism in
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God’s will‚ God’s plan was to use this wise Jewish woman to fulfill His plan to protect His chosen people from Haman’s plan to completely annihilate the people of Israel‚ and more specifically‚ the bloodline of Jesus Christ. The southern kingdom‚ (Judah and Benjamin)‚ was taken captive by King Nebuchadnezzar who was later defeated by the Persians. God elevates Esther from being a maiden to replacing Vashti as queen (Esther 2:17-22 KJV). Queen Esther’s command over her tongue and Godly wisdom enabled
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The theme of “God’s choice of a nation through whom He would bless all nations” (GotQuestions)‚ shows God’s grace. Despite of the fall Adam and Eve had‚ this theme shows the beginning of redemption. When God flooded and burned humanity‚ He separated a specific family line so later in the future bring salvation to the world. The theme of beginnings which is found in Genesis 1-2‚ answers some of the questions people have for example‚ how was the earth made or how was humanity made. This fits into the
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On November 2‚ 1930‚ Ras Tafari Makonnen was crowned emperor of Ethiopia (He ruled until 1974). At his coronation he took the name Haile Selassie‚ meaning “Might of the Trinity.” Selassie also took the titles‚ “Conquering Lions if the Tribe of Judah‚ Elect of
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the 10 Commandants and other rules to live by (contained in the Torah‚ the first five books of the Bible)‚ marking the beginning of Judaism as a structured religion. Jewish civilisation after the mass migration thrived in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah‚ initially headed by effective lords like Saul‚ David and Solomon‚ who built the first great temple in Jerusalem.
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STUDY GUIDE: MODULE 2 As you read this week’s textbook reading assignments‚ take notes in response to these questions and statements. This study guide will help you to prepare for your quiz. Harbin. Chapter 2 1. What is the term toledot‚ and why is it important? Toledot (Generations) is a often used structurial indicator‚ which clarifies the authors intentions. 2. What is the significance of the two creation accounts? How are they similar‚ and how are they different? One is
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History and Religion of Ancient Israel: The Second Temple Period Research Paper April 23‚ 2012 In the Mediterranean and Middle East before the Common Era stood two cultures deep in their ways of living. The Greeks and Jews both held rich traditions and with their collision after the expansion of Alexander the Great’s Empire‚ change was on its way. For the Jews‚ this was a familiar sight‚ since they were conquered and ruled by the Egyptians and Babylonians before. These Greek and Macedonian
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beliefs‚ they have one common thread: the belief in a singular deity. Both religions are monotheistic with a holy text and both strive to conquer evil. The origin of theses religions both come from the Middle East: Judaism coming from the tribe of Judah (one of the 12 sons of Jacob) and Christianity from Jesus’ title “Christos”‚ which is Greek for Messiah. Each religion is very similar with only some of the beliefs and teaching being different. In Judaism‚ God is seen as having a contracted relationship
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Two men are walking to temple. The older man says to the younger man‚ "So‚ do you know why the Jewish people aren’t voting for President Bush?" The younger man replies with an inquisitive "No." "Well‚" says the older man‚ "the last time the Jewish people followed a Bush they wound up wandering in the Desert." This recent political joke is in reference to the Exodus story of Moses and the burning bush. As stated in the bible it reads: "Moses was tending the flock of Jethro‚ his father in law‚
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