HIS208Y1 Midterm: HIS208 Midterm Review notes.docx
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His208y1 midterm exam review notes (textbook and lecture) Shared common belief in one supreme gd (4th century) Shared attachment to ancient city of israel. Shared same religious observances and sacred calendar. By 300 jews still living in israel, as well as mediterranean. Diaspora had already happened: 586- bce- end of davidic dynasty, destruction of first temple in jerusalem. In 539 bce- persian conquer and allowed them to return to israel. Many felt not done enough to be redeemed (jews: some did not return. In 142-63 bce forced to commit sins in 2nd temple bc of revolt led by macabees. Maccabees dynasty leads revolt against antiochus iv. In 70 ce the 2nd temple is destroyed. Israel- governed as any other province in the empire (during roman empire) Jews made up a substantial % of the empire. Priests had lots of power and prestige (ruling class) Diaspora- subjected to authorities (local and provincial)
