The Four Hundred Years Of Silence: The Blank Leaf Between The Old And New Testaments

By M.J. Millard

Book Overview

The Four Hundred Years of Silence: The Blank Leaf Between the Old and New Testaments by M.J. Millard is a comprehensive exploration of the period between the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This period, which lasted for four hundred years, is often referred to as the ""silent years"" because there is very little historical or religious documentation from this time. Millard's book seeks to shed light on this mysterious era by examining the political, social, and religious factors that shaped it.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the silent years. Millard begins by providing an overview of the political landscape during this time, including the rise and fall of various empires and the impact of Greek culture on the region. He also delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the Jewish people, including the development of the Pharisees and Sadducees.Throughout the book, Millard draws on a wide range of historical and religious sources to paint a detailed picture of life during the silent years. He examines the impact of the Babylonian Exile on Jewish culture and religion, as well as the role of the Maccabean Revolt in shaping Jewish identity. He also explores the influence of Hellenistic culture on Jewish thought and the development of the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.Overall, The Four Hundred Years of Silence is a fascinating and informative look at a little-known period in biblical history. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the political, social, and religious factors that shaped the world into which Jesus was born.Purpose Pocket Library, V1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258522381
• ISBN13: 9781258522384
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"