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Israel cities in 1st century Israel. From Abelane to Zia. Bible History Online....
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Israel cities in 1st century Israel. From Abelane to Zia. Bible History Online....
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In later Hebrew writings the word Samaritan speaks of the people of the district of Samaria in central Israel. They came from intermarriages of certain Israelites with the colonists from Babylon and other parts of Mesopotamia and Syria. These colonists had been placed there by the Assyrian kings Sargon II and Esarhaddon, after the Northern Kingdom ...
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Photo of the Fortress of Antonio model of the first century compound. Located on the NW corner of the Temple Mount was the Fortress of Antonia. Named after Marc Antony it stood 115 feet high. This headquarters for the Roman soldiers overlooked the Temple and the city. [Model of Ancient Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and the second (Herod's) Tem...
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The "History of the Hellenized Jew" offers a comprehensive overview of the transformative period from the conquest of Alexander the Great in 333 B.C. to the death of Herod the Great in 4 B.C. This historical narrative, hosted on Bible History Online, explores the intricate interplay between Greek cultural influences and Jewish identity during a cru...
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"The Roman World: From Early History to Augustus" is a comprehensive resource that offers an in-depth exploration of the rise and development of the Roman civilization, from its origins to the reign of Augustus. Hosted on Bible History Online, this resource provides a detailed and engaging narrative of the Roman world's evolution, setting the histo...
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The "Background of the First Century Israel" is a comprehensive resource that provides essential context for understanding the historical, cultural, and religious dynamics of Israel during the crucial period leading up to the first century. This resource, hosted on Bible History Online, delves into various facets that shaped the landscape of ancien...
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