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Concerning the Tabernacle Which Moses Built

For Students 9th - 10th
Written by Josephus, describes the building of the Tabernacle.
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The Days of Genesis 1

For Students 9th - 10th
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Mass Suicide at Masada

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Romans' Sack of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sadducee

For Students 9th - 10th
Although not much is known about the Sadducees, this encyclopedia article discusses some of their beliefs as attributed by other sources.
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Interhack: The Tower of Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the company called Interhack has a short description of the Tower of Babylon and the confusion of tongues. This is an excerpt taken from the book "Antiquities of the Jews" by Flavius Josephus.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...