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Why did Nehemiah carry out religious reforms in Judah?

Highlight the reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah.

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(i) To ensure the survival of the people of God as a pure nation free from foreign blood.

(ii) To preserve the identity of Jews.

(iii) So as to build a pure post-exilic community which was not contaminated by foreign influences.

(iv) To protect the "New people of God" who had renewed the Mosaic Covenant.

(v) To ensure that those who were born Jews, were loyal to the Law and faithfully supported the Temple were the "people of God"
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 21, 2017 at 07:15

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