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Early Greek History: The Mycenaeans to the Archaic Age

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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The Rise of Individualism and Governance in Archaic Greece

This chapter examines the Archaic period of Greek history from 750 to 500 BCE, focusing on the development of Greek society through cultural expressions like the Olympic Games and art. It also contrasts Greek ideals of beauty with Jewish views on morality and discusses the political evolution of city-states during this transformative era.

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