... (Balas), son of Antiochus Epiphanes) and in 13:31 ff (time of ... book of a larger work in 5 books by Jason of Cyrene. But see II, 4, below ...
Apr 17, 2006 · Milik focuses on two important facts about the wicked priest: 1) he rebuilt Jerusalem, and 2) he died in torment in captivity. Jonathan (160-142) ...
Oct 10, 2014 · Alexander Balas challenged Demetrius for the throne of Syria and offered Jonathan the high priesthood, which he accepted. Alexander became king ...
Apr 10, 2006 · Introduction The world that Jesus entered was intensely religious. The beliefs, practices, and institutions of the Jewish people were ...
1. Introduction and Historical Setting. Introduction. The world that Jesus entered was intensely religious. The beliefs, practices, and institutions of the ...
5. John Hyrcanus (Simon's son) succeeded him — 135-105 B.C. Destroyed Samaritan Temple. The Sadducees and Pharisees now appear in history according to Josephus.
The Egyptian king espoused the cause of the former, to whom he also betrothed his daughter Cleopatra. But on discovering Balas' treachery, he took away his ...
The Essenes observed strict religious orders. They functioned as scribes and prophets, studying and preserving the Scriptures, the books of their sect, and the ...
Alexander Balas challenged Demetrius for the throne of Syria and ... For, though his book has strong links with other New Testament books, his is ...
5. Interpretation of Hebrew Names. 6. Greek and Latin Equivalents of Hebrew ... balas ruby (red spinel), almandine and pyrope (red garnets); a stone ...