Classical Jewish Rabbis and Their Influence

What is the primary focus of the family tree discussed in the video?

• The lineage of Jewish kings

• The ancestry of the Pharisees

• The family tree of classical Jewish rabbis

• The genealogy of the Sadducees

Who was in charge of the Second Temple during the transition from Persian to Greek rule?

• Jaddua

• Simon the Just

• Onias I

• Alexander the Great

What was the significant philosophical shift introduced by Antigonus of Sokho?

• Prioritizing the afterlife over earthly life

• Doing good for its own sake, not for rewards

• Focus on strict adherence to rituals

• Emphasis on heavenly rewards

What does the term 'Zugot' refer to in the context of Jewish leadership?

• A group of scribes

• A council of elders

• A single leader

• Pairs of leaders

Which house is known for being more lenient in its interpretations of Jewish law?

• House of Pharisees

• House of Onias

• House of Hillel

• House of Shammai

Who was the first person to be called 'Rabban'?

• Yo-hah-nahn ben Zahk-kai

• Rabbi Akiva

• Simon bar Yochai

• Gahm-li-ayl

What role did Rabbi Akiva play in the development of the Jewish Bible?

• He opposed its canonization

• He translated it into Greek

• He argued for the inclusion of the Book of Esther

• He wrote the entire Torah

What was the outcome of the Bar Kokhba revolt?

• Jews were barred from Jerusalem

• The Romans were defeated

• The Jewish state was established

• Jerusalem was liberated

What are the two main parts of the Talmud?

• Old Testament and New Testament

• Mishnah and Gemara

• Torah and Nevi'im

• Zohar and Kabbalah

What does the Talmud's structure emphasize in Jewish tradition?

• Uniformity of opinion

• Value in debate and multiple opinions

• Strict adherence to one interpretation

• Focus on historical events