Yigal Levin

Yigal Levin, a distinguished professor at Bar-Ilan University, shares his expertise on the early Persian Empire and its complex relationship with the Jews. He discusses the rise of Cyrus the Great and his strategies that welcomed Jews back to Jerusalem for temple rebuilding. The impact of Alexander's conquest on Persian culture and the dynamics of Hellenistic influences are fascinatingly explored. Additionally, Levin sheds light on the cultural and religious interactions during the Sasanian Empire, emphasizing the coexistence of Zoroastrianism and Jewish traditions.