Did Judah really become empty after the Babylonian exile?
In short: Dr. Oded Lipschits challenges traditional narratives regarding the history of Judah under Babylonian and Persian rule. This lecture examines the archaeological evidence to debunk the myths of an empty land and a mass return of the population, offering a revised perspective on Judean administration during these ancient periods.
Professor Oded Lipschits of Tel Aviv University explores the administrative and historical reality of Judah following the Babylonian conquest. His research questions the long-held belief that the region was left depopulated during the exile and subsequently repopulated through a singular, large-scale return of Judeans.
Drawing on his extensive archaeological experience at sites including Ramat Rahel and the Lautenschläger Azekah Expedition, Lipschits provides a new look at how Judah functioned under Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian control. This lecture, established in memory of Dr. David A. Kipper, serves as the inaugural event for an annual series at the Oriental Institute dedicated to the history and archaeology of ancient Israel.
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