#59. Endogamy
From The Third Hour Podcast by The Third Hour Podcast
February 9, 2025 · 58 min · Season 3 · Episode 59
About this episode
The episode discusses the aftermath of the Babylonian Exile and the challenges faced by the Jewish people in reconstructing Jerusalem under Persian rule.
At long last, the Babylonian Exile is over! Thanks to the edicts of Cyrus the Great, the Jewish people have been released, allowing the reconstruction of Jerusalem as a client state of Persia. However, the state of affairs is far from perfect, leaving the inhabitants of the Province-Across-the-River uncertain about their families' future.
Topics covered
- Babylonian Exile
- Cyrus the Great
- Jewish history
- Jerusalem
- Persia
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Jerusalem, Persia, the Province-Across-the-River
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