Time period
6th Century BC (Post-Fall of Jerusalem)
Cultural background
The Jewish remnant in Egypt was struggling with maintaining their faith in Yahweh amidst a polytheistic society.
Political environment
After the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC, many Jews fled to Egypt, which was under the influence of the 26th Dynasty, a time of relative stability before the Persian conquest.
Geographical setting
Egypt, specifically locations like Pathros, Migdol, and Tahpanhes, where Jewish exiles settled.
Societal norms
The Jewish exiles were tempted to adopt Egyptian religious practices, including the worship of the 'Queen of Heaven,' a deity associated with fertility and prosperity.
Significant figures
Jeremiah
Connected events