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The History of the Jews in the Greco-Roman World examines Judaism in Palestine throughout the Hellenistic period, from Alexander the Great's conquest in 334BC to its capture by the Arabs in AD 636. Under the Greek, Roman and finally Christian supremacy which Hellenism brought, Judaism developed far beyond its biblical origins into a form which was to influence European history from the Middle Ages to the present day. The book focuses particularly on the social, economic and religious concerns of this period, and the political status of the Jews as both active agents and passive victims of history.
The author provides a straightforward chronological survey of this important period through analysis and interpretation of the existing sources. With its accessible style and explanation of technical terms, the book provides a useful introduction to students and anybody with an interest in post-biblical Judaism.
List of contents
Preface, Preface to English Edition, Preface to the Reprint of the English Paperback Edition, List of Abbreviations, Chapter 1. Alexander the Great and the Diadochi, Chapter 2. Palestine Under Ptolemaic Rule (301-200 BCE), Chapter 3. Palestine Under Seleucid Rule (200-135/63 BCE), Chapter 4. The Hasmonean Dynasty, Chapter 5. Herod the Great (37-4 BCE), Chapter 6. From Herod to the First Jewish War, Chapter 7. The First Jewish War (66-74 CE), Chapter 8. Between the Wars: From 74 to 132 CE, Chapter 9. The Bar Kochba Revolt (132-135 CE), Chapter 10. From the Bar Kochba Revolt to the Arab Conquest of Palestine, Bibliography, Index, Chronological Table
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Peter Schäfer
Summary
Examines Judaism in Palestine throughout the Hellenistic period, from Alexander the Great's conquest in 334 BC to its capture by the Arabs in AD 636.
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