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Episode 1: The First and Second Commandments

Meir Soloveichik

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Contrasting Perspectives on the Roman Empire

This chapter analyzes Edward Gibbon's view of the Roman Empire's prosperity from 96 CE to 180 CE, juxtaposing it with the Jewish experience of oppression and resistance. It highlights the ongoing struggle between imperial narratives and the commitment to distinct cultural identities, while drawing modern parallels to current societal challenges.

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