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The Jews of Medina rejected the prophecy of Muhammad.

What cultural, textual, and archaeological sources can tell us about this patriarch

After the death of King Solomon, two independent kingdoms emerged.

Moving beyond equal access to express women's sensibilities and experiences in Jewish life and organizations.

Where do Jews come from?

The original diaspora community.

During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Jews established communities in new regions, from Antioch to Alexandria.

Jewish factions rebel against Roman rule in Palestine.

While the Seleucids and Ptolemies battled for control of Palestine, Hellenism--the synthesis of Greek and native Near Eastern cultures--took hold.

These two reformers charted a course for the future of Judaism.

Politics from Artaxerxes to Zerubbabel

While some modern Jews have rejected the notion of chosenness altogether, others have reinterpreted it as an ethical mission or a national spirit.