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  • The Persian Period, Edict of Cyrus
  • the return from Exile led by Ezra, Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the Temple
  • the Hellenist Period – Alexander the Great
  • the Hasmonean (Macabean) revolt and dynasty
  • the Roman Period – King Herod, Josephus Flavius
  • the ministry of Jesus, the New Testament
  • Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, the Dead Sea Scrolls
  • the Jewish revolt against Rome
  • the destruction of the Second Temple
  • Masada