Taylor Hartless-Smith ART 201-B03 1 February, 2016 Journal Entry 2 In 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 we read that the prophesy of Jeremiah is being fulfilled in that the LORD is “stirring up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia.” At this time, Cyrus the Great owned much of modern day Asia. No one can argue that the Persian Empire wasn’t vast and actively growing larger. When the Lord stirred up Cyrus’ spirit, Cyrus made a proclamation and also wrote on what is known as the “Cyrus Cylinder”, “All the kingdoms of the earth the Lord God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah.” During the rule of King Solomon, the first Holy Temple was built on the top of Mount Moriah. King David had chosen
this site because it was where Abraham had proven that he was willing to sacrifice his own son because God commanded him to do so. David had desired to build the temple but God told David that it would be his son to build it. For hundreds of years after the completion of the temple, Jewish people brought offerings and would gather a few times a year to see and be seen by the face of God. The Jewish people lived in peace and happiness during Solomon’s rule. Toward the end of King Solomon’s life, he was found to have had indiscretions and was warned that he would be punished by God. Solomon’s punishment was that his kingdom would be torn apart after his death, and that is exactly what happened. After years of war and invasion, Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the Temple. After the destruction of the temple, the Jews that remained were exiled to Babylon. This relates to Persepolis and the Persian Empire because during Cyrus’ rule, Cyrus brought back the articles that had been taken from the temple by Nebuchadnezzar. Cyrus allowed the Jews that had been exiled to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple that was destroyed all according to prophesy. Cyrus the Great had arguably one of the largest empires in history and it seems that it would be easy to get caught up in one’s own glory and greatness among the nations; to elevate oneself to godliness but Cyrus the Great listened to what God was telling him and allowed the Jews to rebuild their captured home and their holy temple. This is truly an inspiration and an incredible testimony that there is more to history than what is taught in secular history books. Works Cited "Cyrus Cylinder - Biblical Archaeology Ancient Iran (Bible History Online)." Cyrus Cylinder - Biblical Archaeology Ancient Iran (Bible History Online). N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016. "16.5.3. Solomon's Temple Commentary - A Testimony of Jesus Christ." Bible Study Tools. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
Hi everyone! My name is Tom and today I'll be talking about the Code of Hammurabi. Imagine what it would be like if we didn't have any laws. If people did just as they pleased without any regard for others, life would probably get pretty chaotic. Law is one of society's most basic and necessary institutions. It establishes a person’s duties and obligations. The law also sets penalties for those who violate the rules. It helps teach us right from wrong. One of the earliest known written set of laws was composed by Hammurabi. Today my speech will cover who Hammurabi was, what his codes were, examine some of his most important and influential laws, and finally I'll discuss the significance it had moving forward.
The Persian Empire was a vast empire that started with Cyrus the Great in 553 B.C. In its time it was largest empire ever seen. Known now as the Persian Empire it was known as the Achaemenid Empire. The Achaemenid Empire was the largest that the ancient world had seen extending from Anatolia and Egypt. It stretched across Asia to northern India. Its formation began in 550 B.C., when Astyages of Media, who dominated much of Iran and Anatolia was defeated by his southern neighbor Cyrus, He would be known as Cyrus the Great, king of Persia. This upset the balance of power in the East. The Lydians of Anatolia under took advantage of the fall of Media to push east and clashed with Persian forces. The Lydian army withdrew for the winter but the Persians advanced to the Lydian capital which fell after a two week battle. The Lydians had been allied with the Babylon and Egypt and
In 40 B.C., the Roman Senate assigned Herod to be the ruler of Judea. Herod, or Herod the Great, ruled over Judea for the next 36 years. During his reign, he began various building projects including a temple in Jerusalem that would be used to worship God. The building took decades to complete, and required an enormous amount of money as well as labor. Once completed, the temple is a marvelous structure of astounding proportions.
...ng the military and economic leaders. In 691 the Dome of the Rock was built by one caliph who wanted to de-emphasize Mecca. He intended this rock in Jerusalem to be the spot for the faithful instead of the Ka'bah, and was successful.
... the structure is separate from that of the Ark of the Covenant. After the Ark was captured by the Philistiness, King Saul moved the Tabernacle to Nob, near his home town of Gibeah, but after he massacred the priests there (1 Samuel 21-22) it was moved to Gibeon. (1 Chronicles 16:39, 2 Chronicles 1:2-6, 13)
Prometheus, in Greek mythology and literature, is known widely and most obviously for his many enthralling elements. Though there is a wide array of dissimilar stories told of Prometheus, the most dominant and popular one is told by Hesiod in his Theogony. From Hesiod’s account, Prometheus was the great Titan who defied the Greek gods and stole fire from Hephaestus for the use and helping of mankind. This act facilitated the progression for civilization. Ultimately, there are three main points for the various interpretations of Prometheus in literature and mythology, Firstly; Prometheus was punished on behalf of Zeus for his transgression. Infuriated beyond despair, he hid the helpings of human living; fire, solely due to Prometheus’ deception. Eventually, this led to the creation of Pandora; the production of all mans evils. Lastly, the depiction of Prometheus is so vast, that throughout the ages, people have popularized this myth in many different interpretations. Including those told by influential minds such as Mary Shelley.
The United Monarchy took place between 1020 and 921 B.C.E. It was the transition between a tribal society and an actual form of government. In this monarchy, Samuel appointed Saul to be the first King. Saul was replaced by King David and eventually was followed by Solomon. This era was the most documented era throughout Biblical history. During this time period, David was God’s right hand man. Jewish people believed that the Messiah was once a living King somewhere in the Davidic bloodline. They believe the Messiah in the Bible was a human King. The word Messiah means “anointed one”. David is the one who brings together loose tribes into a government. He institutes many new things like scribe culture and census records. This becomes known as the prototype for the ideal Jewish monarch. He establishes the city of Jerusalem or the “City of David”. His legacy becomes a major theme in Jewish history. Through him, the First temple was built for worship and for sacrifice in 950 B.C.E. This temple was extremely important to the Jewish people. It was the center for worship and politics for the kingdom of Judah. The Babylonians e...
The book of Isaiah can essentially be divided into three groups of authors, the first being an eight century prophet called Isaiah of Jerusalem. The second is an anonymous prophet who shares Isaiah of Jerusalem’s same ideal of the Davidic king. The third prophet is possibly the same person as the second, or his disciple or group of disciples (Meeks 1013). The third prophet or group lived in the land of Judah after the Babylonian exile and wrote the chapters which will be discussed, and thus will be referred to as Isaiah, rather than adding an indication of his place in the sequence of prophets under the book of Isaiah. Whereas Isaiah was firm in his belief of the Davidic king which stemmed from the southern land of Judah, the prophet Jeremiah was from a small tribe whose influences were the older traditions of Mosaic theology, which is closer to the ideals of the Northern Kingdom’s many Tribes of Israel (Meeks 1110). The excerpt that will be analyzed from the book of Jeremiah was written during the exile, and will automatically have a different viewpoint than that of Isaiah.
The vast expansion of the Persian Empire led it to encompass a variety of different peoples and cultures that required strategic governing to maintain by the two prominent leaders, Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great. Cyrus the Great took a unique approach to assimilating the subjugated peoples. Most conquerors of his time “normally pillaged defeated cities and enslaved their populations” (Carriedo). In contrast, Cyrus had several governing principles that allowed him to be viewed as a more favorable leader in the eyes of his subjects. Darius the Great took control of a vast empire that needed to have a well-organized bureaucracy. He “strengthened central control while perpetuating the local autonomy characteristic of nomadic society” through the use of satraps who were members of the ethnic group they were expected to rule (Carriedo). Persian political structure under the ruler’s Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great, although different, was the dominant influence in the rise of the Persian Empire as it lead to the assimilation of the conquered in a manner that allowed the empire to...
Historical Event Write-up: “Flowers” After three years, Miley Cyrus made her way back into the music industry with her latest Grammy winning top hit “Flowers”. In this essay I will be diving into the historical context for “Flowers”, a song from her eighth studio album “Endless Summer Vacation”. I will be providing the context that led to the release of “Flowers” and her first Grammy win. First, I will be addressing Cyrus’s upbringing of fame, then I will be looking into her status evolution in the public eye, and finally I will explain what was going on in Cyrus’s life when writing “Flowers”. To understand the significance of Cyrus's return to the spotlight in 2023, it is crucial to examine her upbringing in the entertainment industry.
Jerusalem is the home to major holy sites of three different religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The Dome of the Rock sits atop Temple Mount, as referred to by Jews or Haram al-Sharif as referred to by Muslims in Jerusalem. Built by the Umayyad caliph, Abd al-Malik between 687-692 shortly after the death of Mohammed, the Dome of the Rock is one of the oldest Islamic buildings still standing. It was built during a time of political turmoil, so the Dome of the Rock may have been a way for the Caliph to assert his dominance during civil war. The building was a tribute to the triumph of Islam.
Good Afternoon Miss Silk and classmates. For my project, I will be exploring a significant figure - Cyrus the Great. His impact on the ancient world is extremely well known, and I will be assessing the legacy of Cyrus the Great’s rule in ancient history.
covenant and passed easily over opposite Jericho. The ark of the covenant, symbol of the
Deneb- blue-white supergiant star that is approximately 1400 light years away. It is the brightest star in Cygnus and 19 brightest in the sky. Is one of the most luminous stars ever know with a luminosity 60 000 of the sun. One of the largest white stars known.
The Persian Empire spanned from Egypt in the west to Turkey in the north, and through Mesopotamia to the Indus River in the east. It was a series of imperial dynasties centered in Persia. It was established by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC, with the Persian conquest of Media, Lydia and Babylonia. The Persian history was interrupted by the Islamic conquest and later by the Mongol invasion. The main religion of ancient Persia was Zoroastrianism, but after the 7th century this was replaced by Islam. In the modern era, a series of Islamic dynasties ruled Persia independently of the universal caliphate. Since 1979 Persia has been an Islamic republic. In 552 BCE Cyrus led his armies against the Medes and captured Ecbatana in 549 BCE, effectively conquering the Median Empire