19. Jews in The Persian Empire

Judaism in the Achaemenid Persian Empire: The Return to Judah After a brief hiatus, we're back with an exciting deep dive into the Persian period of Jewish history. This episode explores the enigmatic figures of Sheshbazzar and Zerubavel, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the complex relationships between the returning Jewish exiles and the Samaritans. We'll also examine how the Persian Empire shaped Jewish life, from administration to economic growth, and discuss the pivotal roles of Ezra and Nehemiah in reshaping Jewish identity. Support the podcast and help keep these episodes coming! ☕ Ko-fi.com/scoutisrael 🎭 Patreon.com/scoutisrael 🔹 Watch more content on YouTube: ScoutIsrael 🌍 Visit my website: ScoutIsrael.com 📘 Follow me on Facebook: Facebook.com/scoutisrael 🎧ALSO LISTEN TO THE NEW MUSS PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: MUSS MATTERS Join the journey through Jewish history and let’s uncover the past together!

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19. Jews in The Persian Empire is an episode from The History of Judaism: The History and Story of the Jews by Yossi Silverman.

This episode is 00:35:50 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2025.

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