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Persia allowed Jews to return to their homeland from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
During the time of the Persian Empire, there was a significant development that impacted the Jewish people. The Persians, under the rule of Cyrus the Great, issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to their homeland from exile. This decree was a pivotal moment in the history of Israel and the Holy Land, as it marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Jewish people. The Persian Empire's decision to allow the Jews to return to their homeland was a benevolent act that had far-reaching implications. It gave the Jewish people the opportunity to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem and to reestablish their community in the land that held such significant religious and cultural importance to them. This decision also allowed the Jews to reconnect with their roots and to reclaim their identity as a people. The decree issued by Cyrus the Great was a demonstration of...
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