Chapter 17 The Exile and Journey Home

Vocabulary:LamentationSuperstition

Hope Proverb

Torah

Exile Prophets;Jeremiah- Book of Lamentations

Ezekiel- against social injustice, idolatry, and superstitionVision- temple destroyed but God promised to rebuild(Jesus) which gave hope to Jewish people

During exile people began to identify themselves by their religion- Judaism- instead of by their country or homeland.

To be a Jew was to have faith in God, follow His will, and make a personal commitment to follow the Covenant.

Isaiah of Babylon- prophet- gave hope to the people that God had not abandoned them.Have faith- suffering servant(Jesus) would save them.

Proverb is wise advice

Next books of the Bible are the Books of Wisdom

Wisdom books•Job- suffering is a part of life and we need to trust in God•Psalms- poetic prayers or songs•Proverbs- advice on how to live a good life•Ecclesiastes-God provides lasting happiness•Song of Songs-love poems•Wisdom- advises everyone to live a holy life•Sirach- grow in faith

Return to Judah

First stage- 539 BC- Persian king, Cyrus, allowed them to return to Judah and rebuild the temple. Still under Persia, but allowed to govern themselves.Haggai and Zechariah- prophets who told people to build temple before their interests. Temple was completed in 515 BC.

Second Stage- Nehemiah built walls to protect from foreign invaders.

Third stage- Ezra reformed religious and social practicesTorah- 1st 5 books of OT; Law of Moses