THEO1088 Lecture 4: JAN27_THEO100206_WALTON
Document Summary
Comparing the bible to philosophical movements of the time. Timeline of greco roman events: bibleodyssey. com (look up second temple period) Maccabean rulers: made themselves king and high priest. References: teachers of righteousness (their leader, wicked priest (possibly a reference to hasmonean rulers) Many groups within judea believed they were the true descendants of the nation. Conflicts made judea vulnerable to conquest - 63 bce under general pompey. !1: rome takes judea (remains under roman control until after second temple) Rulers: herod the great - half jewish, ruled on behalf of rome, herod antipas, herod agrippa, pontius pilate - roman governor, crucifixion of jesus. Life under roman rule: addition of roads allow for greater trade of goods, people, and ideas. Jewish diaspora: romans were fairly good leaders, but also very oppressive to some (taxation) Hellenetic influences spread: languages change - hebrew is out (use greek and aramaic, religious syncretism.
