READ ALSO : Jewish Religion use only the Old Testament in the bible as the source and have a work cited or bibliography section at the end of the research paper Papers should be approximately 4-5 pages, but not exceed 5 pages. Make sure that you use draw on biblical verses and passages to support your thesis. The Babylonian destruction of the Temple and exile of the Israelites were two of the most consequential events in the biblical period. Numerous biblical texts allude to these events and the impact that they had upon ancient Israel. Read the following biblical texts, Psalm 79, 89, 137, Jeremiah 1-4, Lamentations 5, and discuss how they reflect the questions raised by these events. What reasons do these texts give for the Babylonian destruction and exile? How do these texts reflect the impact the Babylonian destruction of the Temple and the exile had upon ancient Israel? What is the legacy of the Babylonian Exile in Jewish history? In what ways did it leave its mark on the Jewish experience? What are some of the Identify some of the Jewish customs that owe their existence to the Babylonian Exile? (You also may want to consult 2 Kings 25 for the narrative of these events.) You need not limit your discussion to these texts. Please note: A good paper will have a clear thesis and will use biblical material in support of that thesis. Do not merely summarize biblical material but affirmatively analyze that material and demonstrate how it furthers your argument.
