One of the biggest historical gaps is the gap between the Old and New Testament. Around 400 years took place in this gap. Over these years there were many political, religious, and social developments in the land of Palestine. Understanding these events can help to understand the background of the New Testament. Write a 2-3 page paper covering the following points related to this topic:Summarize some of the key moments during the Intertestamental Period.
Write an introduction
Write one to two paragraphs on each of the major time periods:Persian
Greek
Maccabean
Roman
Conclude with at least one paragraph of your thoughts on how this has helped you to understand the New Testament.