Which of the following was a major effect of the end of the Second Temple?

A. It forced the religion of Judaism to develop in the direction of temple ritual.
B. It moved Judaism toward a central focus on scripture and scriptural interpretation.
C. It marked the beginning of the power of the priesthood.
D. It resulted in the blending of the Jewish culture and the Greek culture.


Answer: B

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