In the time of what brave men was the attempt made to force Grecian customs and worship upon Palestine? 418, 496 T.J. Rome During what time did Rome rule over all the lands of Western Asia, including Palestine? 19 L.J. How did the capture of Babylon by Cyrus, in 538 B.C., affect the Jews? 397 S.A. What was the effect of the captivity in Babylon upon the Jewish people? 397 S.A. By what name was the great king Xerxes known in the Bible? What historical estimate of his character is supported by THE BIBLE STORY, and how? 60,488 T.J. {39} From your knowledge of general history, link up the stories of Daniel, Esther, and Nehemiah in point of time, remembering that:-- (1) Daniel lived for a short time in the court of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire 206 T.J. (2) Ahasuerus, who was king of Persia in Esther's time, was the well-known Xerxes. 60 T.J. (3) The incidents of Nehemiah's life began "in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes," king of Persia 214 T.J. What was the national standing of Egypt during Old Testament times? 492 H.T., 488 T.J. What custom in the ancient world explains the question: "Is not this the cup from which my lord drinketh, and whereby he indeed divineth?" 118,492 H.T. It is said that no Bible story more faithfully describes the customs of the Ancient Orient than the story of Esther. What do you learn of Eastern court life and the manners and customs of the people from a reading of this story? 60-79 T.J. What Egyptian superstition led to the custom of embalming? 493 H.T. By whom was the embalming done and how long is it said to have taken in the case of Jacob? 130 H.T. From what name is the term "Palestine" derived? 493 H.T. How did Phoenicia come to have a special influence upon the Jews in the time of Jezebel? 113,490 T.J. A short time before the birth of Jesus, Jerusalem was captured by Pompey and the Jews made tributaries to Rome. Herod the Great was appointed king of Judea. What was the spirit of the Jews under the rule of Herod? 485, 486 L.J. What Caesar was in power in Rome when Jesus was born? 443 L.J. Describe the Roman Provincial Government and Army in the time of Paul. 494 L.J. 2. The Bible in History Why do you consider "A Morning Prayer" (20 S.A.) appropriate for the use made of it by the English? 497 S.A. What romantic use was made of "A Morning Prayer" (20 S.A.) by the Huguenots? 497 S.A. {40}