Question

Discuss 5 sociological issues that exist during the Babylonian world power (as told in the Bible book of Daniel during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar) and that still exist today.

Answer 1

The five different sociological issues that existed during the Babylonian world power period during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar includes the discussion of the temples, acculturation of the exiles, large scale accumulation of wealth, material used for the construction of the buildings and the core and periphery evidences in the Neo-Babylonian empire. The book mentions the transition into the Persion era from the Neo-Babylonian period. There is mentioning of the deportation policies when most of the Judean population was working in the agricultural fields and growing barley. The deportation was mostly to the empty places where no body lived since the Assyro-Babylonian wars. Bible mentions the deporation process and the leadership potential of the King present during those times. The rural and socioeconomic growth issues are mentioned during the dynasty periods at that time. The prophets addressed the deported Judeans during that time. Many returned and started working on their own lands. The next perspective discusses the process of acculturation. The Judean exiles after returning to their homeland engaged in dealing with the Babylonian officials. The report indicates that despite being surrounded in the Babylonian empire, traditions and customs the Judeans still maintained their original culture and traditions.