Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

We are introduced to a righteous, upright and wealthy man named Job, who lived in the land of Oz.

We begin our study of the Book of Job with an introduction to the various ways religions have tried to explain why bad things happen to good people.

Gedalyahu is appointed as Governor of the remaining people of Judah, but the bands of Judean fighters refuse to accept defeat at the hands of Babylon.  They assassinate Gedalyahu, and the last remnants of Judah run to Egypt to escape the wrath of Babylon.

Nebuchadnezar besieges and destroys Jerusalem.  The people of Israel are exiled to Babylon.

One king after another rebels against God and Nebuchadnezar exiles Yehoyachin and places Tzidkiyahu on the throne of Judah. Tzidkiyahu rebels as well and God has no more patience for Judah.

The Kings of Judah turn away from Josiah's reforms, and lead the people into worsening corruption, idol worship and violence. Through a series of poor political strategies they bring Judah closer and closer to disaster.

Josiah's attempt to bring the people back to God fails to hold, even after the most wonderful Passover celebration in history.  He meets a tragic death due to his overconfidence.

Josiah thoroughly eradicates every vestige of idol worship from both Judah and Israel.

Josiah sends his delegation to Hulda, who confirms that indeed the destruction of the Temple is coming.  But Josiah's humility does delay the coming destruction at least for the duration of his reign.

During renovations and repair of the Holy Temple, a Scroll of the Torah is found which sparks a revolution.