Jewish History in Six Parts [PART 1 - THE SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD 1-500 BCE]

In this Jewish history crash course, David explores the period between the 5th to 1st centuries BCE.

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In this fascinating lecture David examines, among other things:

- the building of the second temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
- the conquest of Jerusalem by Alexander the Great and the subsequent influence of Hellenism on Jewish life and culture, texts and history
- the Maccabean victories and the Hasmonean Dynasty
- the conflicts between the rabbis and the priests for control of Jewish life and spirituality
- the rise of the great Torah academies of Israel
- the rule and legacy of Herod
- the entrance of Rome into Judea

This is an unedited recording of a live event. It is part one of David Solomon's renowned six-part lecture series that explores the past 4,000 years of Jewish history, filled with extraordinary events and remarkable figures whose contributions changed the world.

This series was sponsored by Chabad South Africa and Daminyan Shule, Melbourne.

Image: Reconstruction of the Temple of Herod Southeast Corner (Reconstitution du temple d'Hérode. Angle sud-est.) - James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum - Public domain.

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Happy learning, Marjorie Solomon

[jamesmiller]

I àm a 70 year old Christian male that appreciates this series much, Not just from the historical aspects but the evolution of the Spiritual growth of humanity, not to forget my personal walk you connected a lot of concepts. I have studied on my own many years. Thank you

[lenuccialevi]

Hi @DavidSolomononline,
I just discovered and listened to your lectures. I am from a background where I do not know much about the Jewish history, but have been reading the Holy Bible starting from the Old Testament. Your clear explanations have been extremely helpful to me because they gave me the historic background to understand some of the books I have been reading. Honestly reading the Holy Bible is easy, but understand it is not at all. So, thank you so much, and I hope I can find more of these videos from you. God Bless!

[joshmad]

This lecture was very useful and I can really engage with your teaching style. The passion is palpable. I arrived here from a more general overview lecture and it looks like I'm going to be watching more and more specific studies of yours. Very happy I've discovered your teaching. Please continue, we are listening.

[moleJ-bg]

This was a fantastic lecture. I can’t wait to watch the rest. From another Christian learning about Jewish history.

[MarkDParker]

If this series is covering "just the headlines, " then I have a lot of work to do. Thank you, David and "studio audience." Profoundly instructive...

[katriel]

Thank you for these lectures. The timeline sounds simple, but helps me so much!

[solomonlamb]

Excellent overview. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[lishanmulugeta]

Thank you for using the secular system of calendar. I am not a Jew but I am very keen to learn about your history.

[philipengmann]

Wow! Thankyou, David. Lively and interesting. Very useful for me. Cool overview. Thank you once again!

[bonganinondudule]

Thank you sir. It is wonderful to learn about the Jewish history! ✡

[kingdomclassroom]

"Ariel Sharon on crack" this brother is golden. "Trump on steroids" that's priceless! 😂🤣He had me laughing, alot! 🙏 ❤️

And I learned some really good stuff!

[beckylieb]

Just starting this series ... looks interesting

[JaneDoe-ijls]

Thank you for this overview♥️✡️.Also looking forward to parts 2 - 6.
I *love* timelines.

[hill]

Thank you Rabbi for reminding me that I really did learn something in Hebrew school

[tamaramaranj]

Thank you for very informative talk, well done.

[JoaoAlves-dsde]

59:24 Very unfortunate comment on a very serious and sensitive topic, the israelo-plestinian problem. I was already stunned at your comment about Greeks (who probably invented Ethics) not being able to distinguish right from wrong. Very one sided ignotant view.

[avrohomgetter]

Hi David,
First of, thank you very very much for this...
Very interesting and flooded with good information...
Interesting question. Am I assuming correctly that the Sadducees were fully part of and bringing sacrifices to Bayit Sheni ?

Thank You..
Amazing...

[anthony]

Im from India, ❤Isreal, very informative. Thank you

[cabonlux]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ absolutely marvelous lecture good job!