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I.
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Judaism and Other Greco-Roman Religions
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A.
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Similarities and Differences
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B.
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Religion, Magic, and Philosophy
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II.
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Unifying Factors in First-Century Judaism
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A.
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The LORD: Jewish Monotheism
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B.
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The Torah
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C.
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The Promised Land
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D.
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The Jerusalem Temple
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E.
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Festivals
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III.
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First-Century Jewish Diversity
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A.
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Introduction
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B.
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Sadducees
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C.
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Pharisees
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D.
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Essenes and the Community of the Dead Sea Scrolls
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E.
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Zealots?
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F.
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Samaritans
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IV.
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First-Century Messianic Expectations
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A.
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Introduction
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B.
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Hopes for a New Davidic King
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1.
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The Royal Covenant with King David
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2.
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Developments of Messianic Expectations
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C.
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Early Christian Innovations
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V.
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Summary and Conclusions
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