After the Babylonian exile, the Jewish people found themselves under Persian rule—a time of both challenge and opportunity. From the Return of the Jews with Ezra and Nehemiah to the drama of the conflict with the Samaritans, this episode explores how Jews navigated life in the vast Persian Empire. How did they maintain their identity? What impact did Persian culture have on Judaism? Support my work on Ko-Fi and help me keep bringing Jewish history to life!
