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They continued on with their traditional system, but added to it the belief in an afterlife, borrowed from the Babylonians, and carried it back later to Judah, where it became a point of dissent between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

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What event in the Jewish history is referred to as the Babylonian Exile?

The question answers itself. Specifically, the "Babylonian Exile" refers to the invasion of Judea by Babylon in 586 B.C.E. and the deportation of the Jewish population of Judea to Babylon. The Babylonian Exile ended in 534 B.C.E. when King Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon and permitted the Jews in Babylon to return to the southern Levant.


What was the significance of the exile in Babylon for Jewish people?

The Babylonian exile showed that the warnings of the Torah (Leviticus ch.26) were serious and were prophecies that had now come true, with all that that implies. The Babylonian exile exonerated the true prophets such as Jeremiah, and exposed the lies of the false prophets.


What events led to the Babylonian exile?

The Babylonian exile was caused by the conquest of the Kingdom of Judah by the Babylonian Empire in 586 BCE. This was a result of the political and religious unrest in the region, as well as the failure of the Judean kings to submit to Babylonian rule. The Babylonians destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem and forced many Judeans into exile in Babylon for about 50 years.


What happened when the Israelite were conquered?

When the Israelites were conquered, particularly during the Babylonian Exile in the 6th century BCE, they faced significant upheaval. Their temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, and many were forcibly taken to Babylon, leading to a loss of autonomy and cultural disruption. This period prompted a reevaluation of their faith and identity, resulting in the compilation of sacred texts and the development of new religious practices. Ultimately, the experience of conquest and exile deepened their religious convictions and sense of community.


What was Nebuchadnezzar role in Jewish history?

King of Babylon who expanded his territories over the former dominions of Egypt and Assyria. The territorial expansion included Judah. He carried believing and non believing Jew into slavery - fanning them out within his empire.

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What event in the Jewish history is referred to as the Babylonian Exile?

The question answers itself. Specifically, the "Babylonian Exile" refers to the invasion of Judea by Babylon in 586 B.C.E. and the deportation of the Jewish population of Judea to Babylon. The Babylonian Exile ended in 534 B.C.E. when King Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon and permitted the Jews in Babylon to return to the southern Levant.


What nation carried Israel into exile?

it was the nation of babylon :p


What did the jews call their time in babylon?

It was called the Babylonian Exile or the First Diaspora.


What is the time when the conquered Jewish people were moved to Babylon?

The time when the Jews were moved to Babylon is called the Babylonian Exile.


What man wanted to have all Jews in exile in Babylon killed?

Haman.


The 50 years that Jewish exiles spent in Babylon is known as the?

Babylonian Exile.


The experience of the exile in Babylon help Gods people to do what?

To become more faithful to him


Who was held captive in Babylon?

The Israelites were held captive in Babylon.


What was it called when the hebrews was captured and taken to Babylon?

It was called the First Exile or the First Captivity.


Who rebuilt the temple for the Jews?

The Jews who returned from exile in Babylon and their slaves, under the leadership of Ezra.


Who were the last three prophets who came after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon?

Jesus abraham joseph


What was it called when the hebrews were captured and taken to Babylon?

According to tradition, it was in 422 BCE.