What's in a Course Name?

A. "Post-Biblical"

• What is the [Jewish] Bible ?
  
• When does it end?
  
  • Latest book Daniel, c. 168 B.C.E.
    
  • Last events Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi, c. 460 B.C.E.

B. Second Temple

C. Second Commonwealth

• Cyrus' decree (and first migrations from Babylonia) 538
  
• Acceptance of Law of Moses Torah as constitution of Judea under Ezra 430 397 ?

Conclusion of Era: Destruction of Second Temple / Commonwealth 70 C.E.

• Significance?

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