In this period the [Jewish] religion... took on many traits of a dualistic system in which God and the forces of good and truth were opposed in heaven and on earth by powerful forces of evil and deceit.
Dalam periode ini, agama [Yahudi]... menerima banyak kepercayaan dari sistem dualisme bahwa baik di surga maupun di bumi, Allah dan kekuatan baik serta kebenaran menentang kekuatan jahat dan tipu daya yang penuh kuasa.