Part I – The Sacred Origins of Egypt 2.1 The Persian and Hellenistic Encounters (525–332 BCE) In 525 BCE the…
1. Introduction Israel’s cultural landscape is a mosaic shaped by millennia of imperial rule. The region has been successively governed…
1. Introduction Modern-day Iran, known in antiquity as Elam and later as Persia, holds considerable significance in the biblical narrative.…
1. Name / Role Persia 2. Category Nations / Peoples 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Persia features prominently in…
🔹 Story 1: Cyrus the Great Allowed the Jews to Return Main Characters: King Cyrus, Jewish exiles, GodStory Summary: After…
Babylonian Captivity Historical Context and DeportationsThe Babylonian Captivity, or Exile, marks a decisive and traumatic period in the history of…
Introduction and Geopolitical ShiftThe fall of the Babylonian Empire to the Persians in 539 BCE marks a dramatic turning point…
