In What Way Did Hellenistic Culture Directly Influence Jewish Culture

question 5

Multiple Choice

In what way did Hellenistic culture directly influence Jewish culture and society?

• A) Jews began to worship the god Baal.
• B) Both Jewish men and women adopted Greek athletics.
• C) Jewish marriage contracts protected the interests of both parties and both could initiate divorce.
• D) Greek literature influenced the composition and genre of at least one book in the Hebrew Bible.
• E) The Greek language was used for business, and Aramaic was used for prayer and religious ceremonies.

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