This insightful book illuminates the 'four hundred silent years,' the intertestamental period, about which the Bible remains silent. It presents a reader-friendly account of this era, offering an overview that elucidates the influences that molded the world leading up to Christ's birth. Both the Persian and Hellenistic periods are explored in wide yet informative strokes, with particular focus on the status and challenges faced by Jews during these times. Upon reading this work, Bible students will acquire a deeper comprehension of the world into which Christ arrived 'at the right time.'