“Much of the Persian period is blank for Jewish history, however you look at it. If a good deal of the work of writing and editing the Hebrew Bible went on during this time, it is hardly surprising that we… — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
“Much of the Persian period is blank for Jewish history, however you look at it. If a good deal of the work of writing… — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
“Some scholars have argued that the Persian period was one of the most productive for Hebrew literature. During these two centuries, earlier Israelite literature… — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
“There was a centre to the religion: worship at the Jerusalem temple. Most Jews accepted the sacredness of the temple and the general teachings… — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
“A study of one particular current helps us to understand one aspect of Judaism, while the study of all four discussed here provides a… — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
“It is important that the reader takes note of where we get our knowledge of the Judaism of this time. There is no magical… — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
“the idea of 'orthodoxy' or a 'state church' is not a good way of looking at Judaism before 70.” — Lester L. Grabbe Copy Share Image
