Is JUDAISM the Law of Moses? - Part 6 - Ernest L Martin - May 1961

Ernest L Martin

At last we come to that shocking period in Jewish history when "Judaism" commenced. Here is how Greek tradition replaced the Law of Moses in the third century before Jesus' birth. THE ONE hundred years following Ezra and Nehemiah can properly be described as a time of peace and prosperity for the Jews (Graetz, History of the Jews, vol. i, pp. 406, 407). The Jews had established themselves firmly in Palestine - in every section of the province of Judaea. They were observing the Law of Moses in its entirety. It was the constitutional law of the land. The Great Assembly, established by Ezra and Nehemiah, was the head of Jewish state under the Persian governor. This great religious assembly of priests directed the people in observing the Laws of Scripture. The priests saw chat the people had proper religious instruction every Sabbath in the local synagogues scattered throughout the land. The children were educated in the elementary schools that were attached to the synagogues. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library