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In the wake of the destruction of the Temple and the failure of the revolts against Roman rule Judaism begins to go through some changes. Part of this the rise of the Synagogue as a more popular spiritual center as well Rabbis - teachers who serve to guide understanding of the Bible for the Jewish people.
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