This fascinating historical account provides a comprehensive summary of Jewish history from the return of the Jews from the Babylonish Captivity to the days of Herod the Great. It explores the different sects of those days, the introduction and use of synagogues and schools, and the origin and introduction of various Jewish practices and traditions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.