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During which period did the Jews experience religious persecution and violence under the rule of the Seleucids?
During which period did the Jews experience religious persecution and violence under the rule of the Seleucids?
- Persian Period
- Hellenistic Period (correct)
- Roman Period
- Babylonian Period
What event took place in 168-167 BCE that led to the persecution of Jews under Antiochus IV?
What event took place in 168-167 BCE that led to the persecution of Jews under Antiochus IV?
- Desecration of Temples
- Banning of the Torah
- Circumcision of males
- All of the above (correct)
According to 2 Maccabees, what is Sheol?
According to 2 Maccabees, what is Sheol?
- A morally neutral place where everyone ends up (correct)
- A place of rewards and punishments
- A place that doesn't exist
- A place reserved only for the righteous
Which book of the Bible mentions the Decree of Flaccus and the revoking of Jewish rights by a Roman governor?
Which book of the Bible mentions the Decree of Flaccus and the revoking of Jewish rights by a Roman governor?
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According to 2 Maccabees 7:9, what does the speaker believe will happen after death?
According to 2 Maccabees 7:9, what does the speaker believe will happen after death?
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