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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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Chronology and Restoration: Rebuilding Jerusalem's Walls

This chapter delves into the historical context surrounding the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls as described in Ezra and Nehemiah. It examines the roles of Persian kings and the nuances of the timeline related to the Jewish restoration post-Babylonian exile, highlighting scholarly debates on the chronologies presented in the biblical narrative.

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