Summary: Major Events In Jewish History
Major events in Jewish history to the first century AD
1250 BC Fall of Jerusalem to the Romans.
931 BC Divided Kingdoms.
721 BC Fall of Samaria.
587 BC Fall of Jerusalem, Babylonian captivity.
333 BC Jews under Hellenistic rule.
63 BC Jews under Roman rule.
70 AD Fall of Jerusalem to the Romans.
Major events between 50 BC - 100 AD
63 BC - 40 BC Hyrcanus2 rules, but is subject to Rome.
41 BC - 30 BC Antony Caesar Roman Emperor.
40 BC - 37 BC Parathions conquer Jerusalem.
38 BC - 4 BC Herod rules as king. Subject to Rome.
37 BC Jerusalem besieged for 6 months.
32 BC Herod Defeated.
31 BC - 14 AD Caesar Augustus Roman Emperor.
19 BC Herod 's Temple begun.
16 BC Herod visits Agrppa.
4 BC Herod dies; Archelaus succeeds.
37 AD …show more content…
He proposed that the pursuit of happiness should be mans greatest concern, rather than modeling his life on the pleasing of gods and of the deeds needed to be completed for one to have a pleasurable afterlife. His philosophy was that the pleasure seeking of mankind, would not only provide fulfilment for one 's own self, but also lead to the advancement and development of society in general.
Stoicism
Stoicism was a famous school of Hellenistic thought. Its teachings were not just philosophical, but could be used by everyday people, in everyday life. The main goal for the tradition was to attain happiness and liberation from emotion, through the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. We can draw many comparisons between the Christian faith and that of Stoicism. We can also see the influence that the tradition had on many of the late Christian theologians.
Mystery …show more content…
The opportunity came about when Judas turned Jesus to the authorities. After the event, guilt was beset upon this traitor. Unable to over come this guilt, his life ended in suicide. Judas is widely remember for his treachery and betrayal of the other eleven apostles. He was thought of as a man who was touched by Satan and influenced into evil ways. He was bribed and accepted money to do evil deeds. He claimed this money would be used for the poor..
Barnabas
Barnabas was born into a Jewish-Cypriot family. He a member of the Jerusalem church, and as he progressed he became very serious about religion. He also had a significant effect on several matters.
He introduced a converted Saul to the main apostles, which lead to Saul being accepted after originally being called an impostor. It was Barnabas who stuck up for the gentiles when they were being condemned. Barnabas thought the movement to accept the Gentiles as equals was an act ignited by God and therefor took the side of God. Being a key member, he took a journey with Paul from Cyprus, to Asia minor, which was taken with the goal of setting up a group of successful Gentile churches.
Barnabas was also placed in front of the Jerusalem council with Paul. Barnabas ' importance to the issue is clearly shown by the mere fact that he is mentioned before Paul in accounts of the proceedings.
Bibliography
'Setting the scene
1250 BC Fall of Jerusalem to the Romans.
931 BC Divided Kingdoms.
721 BC Fall of Samaria.
587 BC Fall of Jerusalem, Babylonian captivity.
333 BC Jews under Hellenistic rule.
63 BC Jews under Roman rule.
70 AD Fall of Jerusalem to the Romans.
Major events between 50 BC - 100 AD
63 BC - 40 BC Hyrcanus2 rules, but is subject to Rome.
41 BC - 30 BC Antony Caesar Roman Emperor.
40 BC - 37 BC Parathions conquer Jerusalem.
38 BC - 4 BC Herod rules as king. Subject to Rome.
37 BC Jerusalem besieged for 6 months.
32 BC Herod Defeated.
31 BC - 14 AD Caesar Augustus Roman Emperor.
19 BC Herod 's Temple begun.
16 BC Herod visits Agrppa.
4 BC Herod dies; Archelaus succeeds.
37 AD …show more content…
He proposed that the pursuit of happiness should be mans greatest concern, rather than modeling his life on the pleasing of gods and of the deeds needed to be completed for one to have a pleasurable afterlife. His philosophy was that the pleasure seeking of mankind, would not only provide fulfilment for one 's own self, but also lead to the advancement and development of society in general.
Stoicism
Stoicism was a famous school of Hellenistic thought. Its teachings were not just philosophical, but could be used by everyday people, in everyday life. The main goal for the tradition was to attain happiness and liberation from emotion, through the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. We can draw many comparisons between the Christian faith and that of Stoicism. We can also see the influence that the tradition had on many of the late Christian theologians.
Mystery …show more content…
The opportunity came about when Judas turned Jesus to the authorities. After the event, guilt was beset upon this traitor. Unable to over come this guilt, his life ended in suicide. Judas is widely remember for his treachery and betrayal of the other eleven apostles. He was thought of as a man who was touched by Satan and influenced into evil ways. He was bribed and accepted money to do evil deeds. He claimed this money would be used for the poor..
Barnabas
Barnabas was born into a Jewish-Cypriot family. He a member of the Jerusalem church, and as he progressed he became very serious about religion. He also had a significant effect on several matters.
He introduced a converted Saul to the main apostles, which lead to Saul being accepted after originally being called an impostor. It was Barnabas who stuck up for the gentiles when they were being condemned. Barnabas thought the movement to accept the Gentiles as equals was an act ignited by God and therefor took the side of God. Being a key member, he took a journey with Paul from Cyprus, to Asia minor, which was taken with the goal of setting up a group of successful Gentile churches.
Barnabas was also placed in front of the Jerusalem council with Paul. Barnabas ' importance to the issue is clearly shown by the mere fact that he is mentioned before Paul in accounts of the proceedings.
Bibliography
'Setting the scene