This episode deals primarily with the career of Ezra, in 458 BCE. I discuss intermarriage in the Bible and the emergence of the Torah as a source of authority in Israel.

This episode deals primarily with the career of Ezra, in 458 BCE. I discuss intermarriage in the Bible and the emergence of the Torah as a source of authority in Israel.

Ezra

A history of Israelite and early Jewish history, from the time of the Bible to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. The series was originally created in 2009-10.&nbsp; Due to hosting issues, the availability of new tools, and continuing interest in the topic, I have decided to relaunch it.&nbsp; The content remains the same. In the time since I created it, I have changed my mind to some extent.&nbsp; You can find my more current thinking in my book,&nbsp;How the Bible Became Holy (Yale University Press). &nbsp; I strive to make my work free, accessible, and without advertising.&nbsp; Hence, I depend on listener support and generosity to continue to do so.&nbsp; If you feel you have receive something of value from it, please considering making a donation through the link on the homepage of http://www.mlsatlow.com.

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A history of Israelite and early Jewish history, from the time of the Bible to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. The series was originally created in 2009-10.  Due to hosting issues, the availability of new tools, and continuing interest in the topic, I have decided to relaunch it.  The content remains the same. In the time since I created it, I have changed my mind to some extent.  You can find my more current thinking in my book, How the Bible Became Holy (Yale University Press).   I strive to make my work free, accessible, and without advertising.  Hence, I depend on listener support and generosity to continue to do so.  If you feel you have receive something of value from it, please considering making a donation through the link on the homepage of http://www.mlsatlow.com.

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