other temples. Thus this temple took on only the form of faithfulness; names reflecting the presence of idols and the use of the name of Anat (queen of the heaven) are also found at this site.6 Jeremiah’s earlier warning for Jews in Egypt was not being heeded. The choice of this group was to syncretize their faith. Four other developments seem to reach back into this period. They reflect major changes in Jewish life and perspective. 1. The synagogue as a place of prayer, gathering, education, and