“ Into this stream of Hellenistic culture the Jews were also drawn, slowly and with reluctance, but irresistibly, ” says historian Emil Schürer.
„ Hellenistlik kultuurihoovus haaras kaasa ka juudid, küll pikkamööda ja vastu tahtmist, ent siiski vastupandamatult, ” ütleb ajaloolane Emil Schürer.