
Judea under Greek and Roman Rule
David A. deSilva(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 18. December 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
214 pages
978-0-19-026325-6 (ISBN)
Description
This volume provides a reconstruction of the history of Judea and its neighboring regions from 334 BCE, when Alexander's eastward conquests brought Judea into the Greek empire, through 135 CE, when Hadrian re-founded Jerusalem as Aelia Capitolina and banished Jews from the city limits -- a formative period both for early Judaism and the Christian movement. This history unfolds against a backdrop of international politics that constrained developments within Judea, including wars between the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires for control of Palestine, internal wars that led to the decline of the Seleucid empire, and the eastward expansion and consolidation of Roman rule.
Judea under Greek and Roman Rule focuses on the Hellenizing Reform that precipitated the Maccabean Revolt, the establishment of an independent kingdom under the Hasmonean Dynasty, the rule of Herod and transition to Roman rule, the circumstances that precipitated two devastating revolts against Roman domination, and constructive responses (both literary and practical) within Judaism to both revolts and the consequences.
Judea under Greek and Roman Rule focuses on the Hellenizing Reform that precipitated the Maccabean Revolt, the establishment of an independent kingdom under the Hasmonean Dynasty, the rule of Herod and transition to Roman rule, the circumstances that precipitated two devastating revolts against Roman domination, and constructive responses (both literary and practical) within Judaism to both revolts and the consequences.
Reviews / Votes
This is the latest in Oxford's 'Essentials of Biblical Studies' series and aims to provide a succinct reconstruction of the history of Judea from 334 BC to AD 135. DeS. aims to look at 'the larger story of the activities and interests on the Seleucid, Ptolemaic, Roman and Parthian empires' which is a tall order for such a short book, and he is to be congratulated on fitting this quart of history into such an accessible pint pot. * John Godwin, Classics for All * DeSilva has produced a most welcome volume that would serve its intended audiences of general readers and students of biblical and ancient history very well. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review * DeSilva has produced a most welcome volume that would serve its intended audiences of general readers and students of biblical and ancient history very well. * Gary Gilbert, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *More details
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
224 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-026325-6 (9780190263256)
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David deSilva (Ph.D., Emory University) is Trustees' Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude (OUP, 2012), among many other books and publications.
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Trustees' Distinguished Professor of New Testament and GreekTrustees' Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek, Ashland Theological Seminary
Content
Introduction
1. Living with Giants: From Alexander to Antiochus III
2. Abomination of Desolation: The Hellenizing Crisis and the Maccabean Revolution
3. Heirs of Phinehas: The Rise and Demise of the Hasmonean Dynasty
4. The King of the Jews: Herod and his Heirs
5. Under the Eagle's Wings: Judea under Roman Rule
6. A Failed Messiah and a New Beginning: The Second Jewish Revolt and the Rise of Rabbinic Judaism
Bibliography
Index
1. Living with Giants: From Alexander to Antiochus III
2. Abomination of Desolation: The Hellenizing Crisis and the Maccabean Revolution
3. Heirs of Phinehas: The Rise and Demise of the Hasmonean Dynasty
4. The King of the Jews: Herod and his Heirs
5. Under the Eagle's Wings: Judea under Roman Rule
6. A Failed Messiah and a New Beginning: The Second Jewish Revolt and the Rise of Rabbinic Judaism
Bibliography
Index