SURVIVAL CHALLENGE LEVEL 1: THE GREEK EMPIRE Adapted from HISN 155 for public use. Learn in good health! How did the Jewish people survive the Greek Empire, specifically the onslaught of Hellenistic ideology? Note that while the military victory of the Hasmoneans was certainly a focal point of the existential crisis of Greek thought, but in reality the challenge was far more profound and long-lasting–one might even venture to argue that Judah Maccabee’s pre-eminent contribution was not defeating this philosophical foe, rather bringing it to a stalemate–Jews continued to debate the appropriate admixture of “external wisdom” even to the present day. Describe the principal Jewish Survival Skill utilized by the Jewish people during the Hellenistic era, which extends from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century CE. You may focus on a single moment–the Hanukah rebellion, for example–or an extended discussion. Be sure to both post your own thought, and separately post at least one response/commentary to another survivor’s post. Don’t forget that you can earn Survival Points by talking about contemporary issues! For example, Hellenism: is it still a threat today? (Hint: yes). How is it relevant, and how can we utilize the survival lessons of the ancient Hellenistic period to improve Jewish survival today? Reminder that you are required to post two comments: one point for your own, well-thought approach to the question, and another response to another survivor’s approach. Instructions: 1) Watch the videos and read the readings in Required Survival Gear 2) Peruse the Recommended Survival Gear 3) Look Beyond the Course for More Survival Gear 4) Answer the question: How Will the Jews Survive the Greek Empire? (listed in the Calendar View) 5) Respond to other student’s responses REQUIRED SURVIVAL GEAR: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZAFWNpH-O8?feature=oembed&rel=0%5D Jewish Encyclopedia, “Maccabees, Books of” The First Book of Maccabees The Second Book of Maccabees Recommended Survival Gear: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6zvpUK7Gi8?feature=oembed&rel=0%5D [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDpoGsqKcPg?feature=oembed&rel=0%5D Back to Survive Jewish History Home Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...