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Second Temple Judaism
Jewish religion between 516 BCE and 70 CE
Second Temple Judaism
Second Temple Judaism refers to the Jewish religion as it developed during the Second Temple period, which began with the construction of the Second Temple in Persian Judah around 516 BCE and ended with the destruction of Jerusalem amidst the First Jewish–Roman War in 70 CE. This period was marked by the emergence of multiple religious currents as well as extensive cultural, religious, and political developments among the Jewish people. It saw the progression of the Hebrew Bible canon, the synagogue, and Jewish eschatology. Additionally, the rise of Christianity began in the final years of the Second Temple period—initially as a Jewish sect, but eventually as a distinct religion in its own right. According to Jewish tradition, authentic prophecy (נְבוּאָה, Nevu'ah) ceased during the early years of the Second Temple period, leaving religious Jews without their version of divine guidance at a time when they felt most in need of support and direction. Under Hellenistic rule, the growing Hellenization...
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