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State the reason why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from foreigners

State the reason why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from foreigners

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john
? Nehemiah wanted to keep the Jewish community pure.
? The Jews were a minority group which needed to preserve their identity/culture.
? Nehemiah wanted to separate/unite the Jews who returned from exile.
? To solve conflicts over land ownership.
? Intermarriage would lead the Jews into idolatry.
? The laws of Moses were against association with foreigners.
? Children born out of intermarriage could not speak the Hebrew language.
? Religious reforms could not be effectively carried out.
john3 answered the question on October 28, 2017 at 05:27

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