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Judea from exile to diaspora, from 586 BC to AD 135

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In 586 BC. Judea was conquered by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. See chapter Babylon.

The Perdians conquered Babylon in 539 BC, and the Jews were allowed to return to Judah, and rebuild the temple. See chapter Persia.

Alexander the Great conquered in Jerusalem in 332 BC. After his death the Seleucids reigned Judea. Alexander IV Epiphanes tried to destroy the Jewish religion. See Alexander. This led to the rebellion of the Maccabees(167 BC.) See Hanukka.

Judea became an independent kingdom and was ruled by 5 kings and one queen of the Maccabees. See Kingdom.

About religion in Judea in that time see Religion. The last king was dismissed by the Romans, and Herod came into power. See Herod.

A few remarkable facts about the birth of Jesus is found in Birth.

About the Wise men a few remarks are found in Wise men. About the stay of Jesus in Egypt a few Coptic stories are mentioned.

Herod died, and how his children fared you find in Children of Herod.

You can also find information on Pilate, and about John the Baptist and is followers. Subsequently the process and the crucifixion of Jesus are dealt with. About Mary Magdalene and Herod Agrippa and his relation to the young church some details are given. Paul as apostle and as a deacon, and his relation to women is treated as well. About the time until the First Jewish War you can find information in James. The First Jewish War, what happened in the Interbellum, and the revolt of Bar Kokhba aredealt with in the last three chapters. The Diaspora has started.

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