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The Babylonian Exile and Return: Historical Context and Impacts on Identity

This overview explores the Babylonian Exile and the subsequent return of the Jewish people. It delves into the timeline of events, key figures, and the contrasting experiences of the Exiles of Judah and Israel. Key topics include the rise and fall of empires, the role of prophets, and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in maintaining cultural identity post-conquest. Additionally, it examines life during captivity, the return to Jerusalem, and the significant rebuilding efforts by leaders like Ezra and Nehemiah. This resource is ideal for small group discussions on historical and theological implications.

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The Babylonian Exile and Return: Historical Context and Impacts on Identity

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  1. Babylonian Exile and Return Karen Foster

  2. Overview • Empire Building • Chronological Update • Biblical Context • Timeline of Events & Key Players • Exile of Judah vs Israel

  3. Empire Building • Small Group Discussions Consider the point-of-view of a developing empire, what do you do with a rebellious neighbor after you conquer their military? Consider the point-of-view of a recently conquered group, what can you do to keep your cultural identity?

  4. Chronological Update • Judges • Monarchy (Kingdom of Israel) • Divided Kingdom Israel (north) Judah (south) • Prophets • Assyrian Empire (Fall of Israel) • Rise of Babylon & Fall of Judah/Jerusalem

  5. Monarchy Samuel I & II Kings Babylonian Empire (Priestly History) I & II Chronicles Ezra Nehemia Prophets Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Isaiah Jeremiah Biblical Context

  6. Timeline of Key Events& Key Players • Rise of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar Monumental architecture Archaeology • Fall of Judah 605 BC - 1st deportation 597 BC - 2nd deportation 587 BC - 3rd deportation (II Kings 24:13-16)

  7. Ishtar’s Gate

  8. Timeline of Key Events& Key Players • Life in Captivity Death march or comfortable living? Jewish communities/worship Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar • Fall of Babylon Persia defeats Babylon (Isaiah 45:1) Cyrus decree (Ezra 1:1-4)

  9. Timeline of Key Events& Key Players Return to Jerusalem Challenges back home (Nehemiah 11:1-2) Zerubbabel in 535 BC Rebuild Temple in 515 BC Ezra in 458 BC Nehemia in 444 BC Renewal of the covenant ca. 400 BC

  10. Exile of Judah vs Israel • Assyrian Captivity • Babylonian Captivity

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