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Persia in its Prime: A History of the Early Persian Empire and the Jews

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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Cultural Interactions: Hellenism and Persian Legacy

This chapter examines the complex interactions between Hellenistic and Persian cultures following Alexander the Great's conquests. It highlights the subsequent rise of the Seleucid Empire and Parthia, shaping the geopolitical landscape of the ancient world.

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