Episode 23
The New Testament, Episode 4 - Context: The Intertestamental Period
In this episode we take a brief look at the world created by Alexander the Great's monumental conquests, and by his early death and the fracturing of his empire. We will then focus in on the Jewish people living in this time, and add another layer to our knowledge of the world that the New Testament was introduced to.
September 5, 20221h 3m
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Show Notes
In this episode we take a brief look at the world created by Alexander the Great's monumental conquests, and by his early death and the fracturing of his empire. We will then focus in on the Jewish people living in this time, and add another layer to our knowledge of the world that the New Testament was introduced to.
Topics
antiochus iv epiphanesalexander the greatmaccabeesptolmaic kingdomseleucid empireapocryphasecond temple period