Theme 9 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Fall of Samaria
722 BCE
Judea becomes independent of Seleucids
142 BCE
Cyrus conquers Babylon
539 BCE
Alexander defeats Darius III
332 BCE
Seleucids gain control of Palestine
198 BCE
Third wave of Judean exiles
582 BCE
Fall of Jerusalem
586 BCE
Why are the Maccabees regarded as an excellent example of hybridity? [2]
The Maccabees resisted Greek rule while adopting Hellenistic military tactics and administrative practices.
They merged Jewish religious passion with nationalist kingship, creating a new Judean monarchy (the Hasmoneans).
How were the Hasmoneans different from the Davidic kings? [2]
The Hasmoneans were Levites rather than descendants of David.
They took over the high priesthood and kingship, unlike Davidic kings, who kept these roles separate.
Apocalypse meaning
A genre of revelatory literature featuring divine judgment and the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom.
Hasmoneans meaning
The Jewish priestly dynasty that ruled after the Maccabean Revolt.
Maccabees meaning
The rebel family who led the revolt against Antiochus IV, restoring Jewish worship.
Pseudepigraphy meaning
Writing under a false name to lend authority to late texts.
Why do scholars think certain parts of Daniel were written during this period? [2]
Daniel accurately describes Antiochus IV’s persecution but is vague about earlier periods, suggesting a Maccabean-era author.
The focus on martyrdom and resurrection mirrors Maccabean-era struggles.
First wave of Judean exiles
597 BCE
Romans take over Palestine
63 BCE
Which books in the OT were probably completed in the Hellenistic period? [5]
Daniel
Esther
Ecclesiastes
Psalms
Chronicles
