subject to the Persians until Alexander the Great conquered them about 334 BC The Greek era (334–167 BC), the century of Jewish independence (167–63 BC), and the establishment of the Roman Empire (63 BC) brought the history of the Jews to the commencement of the New Testament era.28 As with the Romans and Greeks, the Jews were also unconsciously preparing the way for the advent of Jesus Christ. God, through adversity and captivity instilled two profound truths into their hearts: the first was “Hear,
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