
Introduction to the New Testament: ”From Malachi to Matthew”
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Obtaining the High Priesthood by Corruption
When Seleucis died, an Antiochus who was called Epiphanes succeeded to the kingdom. Jason, the brother of Onaius, promised the king at an interview, 360 talents of silver and from another source of revenue, 80 talents. When the king is scented and Jason came to office, he at once shifted his compatriots over to the Greek way of life. That's Hellenization to a T. And how does he do it? By obtaining the high priesthood by corruption?"
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