Historical circumstances give us clues as to why such a treasure would have been left in Jerusalem. After the city fell under Persian control, Jews flocked to Jerusalem, intent on returning and rebuilding their homeland. However, history recounts that as the Persians’ power waned, so did their support for the Jewish population. To appease the rising power of Christendom, the Persians betrayed the Jews and expelled them from Jerusalem.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:54:03 +0000
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