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22. Hellenism and Judaism (opens the original)
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Shalom, hello, and welcome to The History of Judaism—the history and story of the Jews, told by me, Yossi Silverman, a Jewish educator. In this episode, we explore the fascinating historical clash and interplay between Hellenism and Judaism, laying the groundwork for understanding how these two major cultural systems interacted, clashed, and shaped the ancient world (and continue to influence us today). Featured Music Credit: "My first approach as Lyre player, Greek lyre of Apollo" by Yerko Lorc
21. The Meeting (opens the original)
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The Meeting: Alexander the Great and the High Priest What happens when the conqueror of the known world marches on Jerusalem? In this episode, we explore the legendary encounter between Alexander the Great and the High Priest Yaddua (or Shimon HaTzaddik, depending on which text you open!). We dive deep into how the Persian Empire's model of multiculturalism set the stage for Greek rule, unpack the historical mystery of the Men of the Great Assembly, and look at how the Sages of the Talmud used o
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