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The Hellenisers were misguided, assimilating Jews, about 2200 years ago, who preferred Greek culture to their own heritage. They went so far as to perform an operation upon themselves to make it appear as if they'd never been circumcised. It was they who pressed the Syrian-Greeks to decree against the observance of Mitzvoth (Torah-commands).
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How many gods did the Samaritans worship?
AnswerThe Samaritans were polytheistic until Hellenistic times, when they adopted a variant of monotheistic Judaism, excluding many of the books that lionised the Jews, their neighbours to the south. So, at least from Hellenistic times, the Samaritans only worshipped one God.
What has the author Steven Lee Derfler written?
Steven Lee Derfler has written: 'The Hellenistic temple at Tel Beersheva' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Excavations (Archaeology), History, Judaism, Temples
How was Pompeii Hellenistic?
it is Hellenistic because Hellenistic means greek like and pompeii is greek like.
Why are all three Hellenistic?
why are all three kingdoms hellenistic
What is Hellenistic process?
It refers to the Hellenistic process of assimilation of deities (syncretism)
What Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the greats death brought on the Hellenistic era
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquest?
It led to the expansion of Hellenistic culture.
What are the differences between Hellenistic and Hellenic?
Hellenistic refers to the period after the death of Alexander the Great when Greek culture blended with Eastern influences. Hellenic, on the other hand, refers to the period of ancient Greece before Alexander's conquests, characterized by city-states and classical Greek culture.
What influences made up Hellenistic culture?
Hellenistic means 'like Greek'.
What three kingdoms were created out of Alexander's empire after his death?
Hellenistic Macedonia, Hellenistic Syria, and Hellenistic Egypt.
In comparison with the world of the polis Hellenistic civilization was?
in comparison with the world of the polis, Hellenistic civilization was
What has the author Theodore Fyfe written?
Theodore Fyfe has written: 'Hellenistic architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, Greek, Architecture, Ancient, Architecture, Hellenistic, Ancient Architecture, Greek Architecture, Hellenistic Architecture 'Hellenistic Architecture - An Introductory Study'
