Second Temple Studies
Second Temple periodancient Judaism historyHerod's Temple eraintertestamental periodJudean religious studies
Dive into Second Temple Studies to explore a critical era of ancient Judaism history, spanning from the return from exile to the destruction of Herod's Temple. This period, often called the intertestamental period, was a time of immense religious, political, and cultural transformation in Judea, laying foundations for both rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity.