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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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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 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'
How did Hellenistic doctors increase their knowledge?
Hellenistic doctors increased their knowledge by studying the work of Archimedes. The Hellenistic period lasted between 323 BC and 31 BC.
What has the author John Onians written?
John Onians has written: 'Art and thought in the hellenistic age' -- subject(s): Art, Hellenistic, Civilization, Hellenistic Art, Intellectual life
