Land of Israel

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The Land of Israel denotes the territory in which the Jews lived during the Second Temple Period. Its extension and boundaries varied according to the different historical periods.

Overview

• Persian Period

• Hellenistic Period

• Hasmonean Period

• Herodian Period

• Roman Period (before 70 CE)

• Roman Period (after 70 CE)

References

• Israel, Land of / Lawrence H. Schiffman / In: Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary, 554-558

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