
Living With Giants: From Alexander To Antiochus Iii -- Abomination Of Desolation: The Hellenizing Crisis And The Maccabean Revolution -- Heirs Of Phinehas: The Rise And Demise Of The Hasmonean Dynasty -- The King Of The Jews: Herod And His Heirs -- Under The Eagle's Wings: Judea Under Roman Rule -- A Failed Messiah And A New Beginning: The Second Jewish Revolt And The Rise Of Rabbinic Judaism. David A. Desilva. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
This work investigates the political, social, and religious transformation of Judea during the centuries of Greek and Roman hegemony. David A. deSilva, a scholar of New Testament and early Christian history, utilizes historical records and archaeological evidence to map the transition from Hellenistic influence to Roman imperial control. The text argues that these external pressures fundamentally reshaped Jewish identity, governance, and theological development leading into the rabbinic era.
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Scholars and students of history frequently cite this work as a comprehensive and accessible synthesis of the complex political landscape of ancient Judea. It is widely regarded as a foundational text for those seeking to understand the historical context surrounding the development of early Judaism and the Roman administration of the Levant.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190263288
ISBN-13:
9780190263287
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