What is the significance of the Babylonian exile to the development of Judaism?

Babylonian Exile

Instructions for Assignment

You must write a well–developed 2 Page Essay answering the following question:

What is the significance of the Babylonian exile to the development of Judaism?

Your answer to this question should refer to the appropriate primary sources during this time wherever possible.

Include A LOT of details, The more detailed the better!

When you can, give names and approximate dates (for example, early third century).

You MUST have a thesis, and use evidence, such as primary sources or information from lectures, slide shows, slides, etc., to support it. You will be judged in part on your knowledge,and your ability to use evidence to support a rational theory.

Try to be legible.

NO PLAGIARISM!!