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432-330 B.C.
- Still under Persian control
Judah was allowed to be ruled by Judah's own high priests.
330-166 B.C.
- Hellenistic (Greek) Period
The
Persians were conquered by Alexander the Great. The Greeks gave
Jews freedoms. Old Testament translated into Greek (called the
Septuagint) in 250 B.C.
166 - 63 B.C.
- Hasmonean Period
The Jews were oppressed during this period. They revolted under
Judas the Maccabee.
63 B.C.
through end of N.T. - Roman Rule
The Romans, led by Pompey, conquered Jerusalem in 63 B.C., and
maintained control of it through the New Testament period. |
