Some 300 hundred years after the Exodus from Egypt, the Israelites (the nation of Israel) decided that they wanted to be ruled by a King. The first of these was King Saul. Later on the throne was seized by a shepherd boy who had risen through society – David. In King David, Israel had its… Read More Israel: kingdom and conquests
After a brief period of Jewish self-rule, the Romans arrived as conquerors in 63BC. Unlike previous conquering powers, the Romans were generally tolerant and respectful of Jewish traditions and beliefs. They even assisted with the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem from 38BC. Though some Jews resisted the Roman occupation, many accepted the new reality… Read More The Romans, the Jews, and Jesus
Haslingden High Religious Studies 