Persian/Seleucid
What is Hanukkah?
The spread of Greek culture, philosophy, and language.
What is Hellenism?
Paved way for Roman Empire and laid groundwork for Herodian Dynasty. You probably know him better for his death - Et Tu Brute?
Who is Julius Caesar?
Jewish ruiling council that tried and convicted Jesus to his death.
Who are the Sanhedrin?
This non-Jew group was included in early Christian Ministry - especially in Paul's letters.
Who are Gentiles?
Leader of the Maccabean Revolt his father started, this man recaptured the temple for the Jewish people. He is nicknamed "the Hammer"
Who is Judas Maccabeus?
Greek ruler who spread Hellenism throughout his captured kingdom. City in Egypt named after him.
Who is Alexander the Great?
This roman general was in a relationship with Cleopatra, and is also known for appointing Herod as the King of Judea.
Who is Mark Antony?
Militant group, who used force and violence to overthrow their Roman oppression.
Who are the Zealots?
Experts in Jewish law, they copied and preserved scriptures.
Who are Scribes?
This Jewish Priest who killed a seleucid soilder, sparking the start of the Maccabean Revolt.
Who is Mattathias?
King who united Greece. He is the father of Alexander the Great.
Who is Phillip of Macedonia?
This Roman general conquered Judea and entered the most sacred part of the Temple - the Holy of Holies.
Who is Pompey?
Jewish group who believed in resurrection and angels. Often oppose Jesus in the New Testament.
Who are Pharisees?
Half-Jew & Half-Gentile
Who are Samaritans?
This Persian freed the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, fulfilling the prophecy found in Isaiah.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
Greek translation of the Hebrew bible.
What is the Septuagint?
Herod the Great ordered all newborns in Bethlehem to be slaughtered after Jesus birth, because he was angry that some were calling Jesus, this title, which he had given himself.
What is King of the Jews?
Wealthy Jewish temple leaders who opposed ressurection and angels. They cooperated with the Roman rule.
Who are the Sadducees?
The local center for Jewish worship and teaching. Jesus was often found preaching here.
What is the Synagouge?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes sacraficed this animal to pagan God's inside the Jewish Temple?
What are Pigs?
At a lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt - this many scholars worked on the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
What is 72?
The first Roman emperor - his order for a census sent Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, thus fulfilling a prophecy from the OT that Jesus would be born here.
Who is Augustus Caesar or Octavian?
This group lived in the desert waiting for their Messiah. They were famous for producing the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Who are the Essenes?
This man was a Jewish historian who confirmed the exsistence of Jesus and John the Baptist in his writings, years after their deaths.
Who is Josephus?