4219a Spanning the interval between the Old and New Testaments National factors in the divine plan Persian Proclamation of Cyrus and return of the Jews Greek Conquest of Alexander; spread of Greek language Roman Establishment of worldwide stable government, uniform laws, and good roads Jewish Dispersion of Jews, spreading truths of unity of God, messianic hope, and Scriptures GOVERNMENT Persian domination 400–330 B.C. Alexander the Great’s supremacy 330–328 B.C. Alexander’s
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