Babylon
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4: The Impact of Successive Empires on the Cultural Landscape of Israel
1. Introduction Israel’s cultural landscape is a mosaic shaped by millennia of imperial rule. The region has been successively governed by empires—Babylonian, Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Crusader, Ottoman, and British—each leaving enduring marks on its geography, architecture, place names, and social fabric. This article explores how these successive empires…
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Iraq in Biblical Context (Babylon, Ur)
1. Introduction Modern-day Iraq encompasses much of ancient Mesopotamia—widely recognised as the cradle of civilisation and a foundational region for biblical history. Known in the Bible through names such as Shinar, Babel, Ur, and Babylon, this region witnessed seminal events including creation narratives, the call of Abraham, prophetic exiles, and…
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8.2 Stories of Babylon
🔹 Story 1: The Tower of Babel – The Origin of Babylon Main Characters: People of the earth, GodStory Summary: After the flood, humanity united to build a tower reaching the heavens in rebellion against God. He confused their language and scattered them—Babel became a symbol of pride and divine…
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PART VI: Babylonian Exile and Persian Return (586–332 BCE)
Babylonian Captivity Historical Context and DeportationsThe Babylonian Captivity, or Exile, marks a decisive and traumatic period in the history of ancient Israel. Following the destruction of Jerusalem and Solomon’s Temple in 586 BCE by King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Southern Kingdom of Judah ceased to exist as a sovereign state. A…