CLA160H1 Lecture Notes - Bar Kokhba Revolt, Worship God, Mithridates Vi Of Pontus
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**the latest extension for the research essay is nov. 28th but people can submit it the 21st. The term jew is problematic because it denotes one tribe when it is really comprised of 12. As well denotes all from judea: alternative: judeans still problematic though, this is because ancient scholars tend to tie the people to the land. For the purpose of this class, jew or hebrew used. Founding of israel, ruled by judges, then kings (1350-586 bc) God"s covenant with abraham (2nd millennium bc?) Divided kingdom israel to the north, judah to the south. Assyrian conquest of israel (721 bc), babylonians conquer assyria, then judah (586 bc) Persian conquest of babylon (538 bc); alex the great conquers persia, seleucids rule judaea. Pompey conquers mithridates vi of pontus (63 bc), judaea under roman rule (governed by kings loyal to rome) Jewish revolt (66-73 bc), kitos revolt (115 7 ad), bar kokhba revolt (132-5 ad)
