Jeremy Rosen
Babylonia Jewry
Summary
The historical and religious evolution of the Jewish community in the ancient Middle East, spanning the periods of Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. The discussion covers the significance of Babylon as a cultural hub for Jews and explores key historical events such as the Assyrian conquests, the Babylonian exile, and the Persian conquest under Cyrus the Great. Highlighting the experiences of Jews in Babylon, including their adaptation to new circumstances and struggles for autonomy, focus is given on figures like Daniel, Ezra, and Nehemiah.
Jeremy Rosen
Manchester-born Jeremy Rosen was educated at Cambridge University England and Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He has practiced as an orthodox rabbi, as principal of Carmel College in the UK, and as professor at the Faculty for Comparative Religion in Antwerp, Belgium. He has written and lectured extensively in the UK and the US, where he now resides and was the rabbi of the Persian-Jewish community in Manhattan.
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