The First Jewish Revolt
Archaeology, History and Ideology
Published on 2. September 2003
272 pages
978-1-134-51832-6 (ISBN)
Description
The First Jewish Revolt against Rome is arguably the most decisive event in the history of Judaism and Christianity. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE by the Roman General Titus forced a transformation in structure and form for both of these fraternal religions. Yet despite its importance, little has been written on the First Revolt, its causes, implications and the facts surrounding it.
In this volume, Andrea M. Berlin and J. Andrew Overman have gathered the foremost scholars on the period to discuss and debate this pivotal historical event. The contributions explore both Roman and Jewish perspectives on the Revolt, looking at its history and archaeology, and finally examining the ideology and interpretation of the revolt in subsequent history and myth.
In this volume, Andrea M. Berlin and J. Andrew Overman have gathered the foremost scholars on the period to discuss and debate this pivotal historical event. The contributions explore both Roman and Jewish perspectives on the Revolt, looking at its history and archaeology, and finally examining the ideology and interpretation of the revolt in subsequent history and myth.
Reviews / Votes
'A book of considerable value for scholars and advanced students.' - Journal of Jewish Studies'It is a good guide to modern arguments.' - Times Literary Supplement
'Only positive remarks are possible on this fine, stimulating book, which allows a deeper understanding of various important aspects of this revolt and makes significant strides towards the possibility of a new synthesis.' - The Classical Review 'Only positive remarks are possible on this fine, stimulating book, which allows a deeper understanding of various important aspects of this revolt and makes significant strides towards the possibility of a new synthesis.' - The Classical Review
'A book of considerable value for scholars and advanced students.' - Journal of Jewish Studies
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
9,00 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-51832-6 (9781134518326)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Book
02/2011
1st Edition
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04/2002
1st Edition
Routledge
€206.60
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Persons
J. Andrew Overman, Andrea M. Berlin
Content
List of figures, List of tables, List of contributors, Acknowledgments, Introduction, 1 Current scholarship on the First Revolt, PART I Historical and archaeological background, Part II The first year in Galilee, PART III From archaeology and history to ideology, Index
