History of the People “Contemporary understanding of history differs greatly from that of the ancient world.” RG 41 NAB
Ancient times The beginnings of civilization Where? Why? Stone, Bronze and iron ages
The Chosen People semitic civilization begins patriarchal period-Gen Ex., Num. Josh.Egypt influence
Judges-Jud.-1 Sam united monarchy-David & Solomon.2Sam-1Kings Kingdom splits-N.-Israel; S.-Judah, 1King
722 Israel (Northern Kingdom) falls to the Assyrians 587Judah falls to the Babylonians the exile begins and ends with Cyrus of Persia post exilic period-Persian rule.
Greek rule and influence Maccabee revolt 63 Roman rule 1-Jesus Christ is born.
Impact of surrounding civilizations Semitic civilization Origin in Mesopotamia Semetic peoples and nations- chronology
Egyptian influence Egypt Exodus History and civilization contributions
Assyrian influence Came to power 10 century MOA
Babylonian influence Art Literature Science
Syria, Phillistines, small states-influence contributions
Non semitic neighbors Hittites
Persian influence Cyrus Single deity
Greek influence 336 BC -175
Roman influence 63 AD