Introduction to Early Judaism
Published on 6. January 2022
201 pages
978-1-4674-6405-5 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the best archaeological research, this volume explores the history of Judaism during the Second Temple period (516 BCE-70 CE), describing the body of Jewish literature written during these centuries and the most important groups, institutions, and practices of the time. Particularly interesting are VanderKam's depiction of events associated with Masada and, more briefly, the Bar Kokhba revolt-as well as his commentary on texts unearthed in places like Elephantine and Qumran.
Now in its second edition, with additional material and updated throughout, this book remains the preeminent guide to early Judaism for anyone looking for a text that is concise and accessible while still comprehensive-and written by one of the foremost experts in the field.
Now in its second edition, with additional material and updated throughout, this book remains the preeminent guide to early Judaism for anyone looking for a text that is concise and accessible while still comprehensive-and written by one of the foremost experts in the field.
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James C. Vanderkam
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- 1. The Time of the Second Temple
- The Persian Period (538-332 BCE)
- Beginnings
- Events in Judah (Yehud)
- The Work of Ezra and Nehemiah
- Jaddua and Alexander the Great
- Events in Egypt
- Events in Babylon and Persia
- The Hellenistic Age (323-63 BCE)
- Ptolemaic Control of Egypt and Judea (ca. 305-198 BCE)
- Ptolemy I and Judea
- Ptolemy II and the Greek Translation of the Torah
- The Tobiad Romance
- Seleucid Control/Influence in Judea (198-63 BCE)
- Antiochus III (223-187 BCE)
- Antiochus IV, High Priests, and Hellenism
- The Hasmonean State (ca. 140-63 BCE)
- Simon (142-134 BCE)
- John Hyrcanus (134-104 BCE)
- Aristobulus I (104-103 BCE) and Kingship
- Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BCE)
- Salome Alexandra (76-67 BCE)
- Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II (67-63 BCE)
- The Roman Period (63 BCE and Beyond)
- The Early Years (63-37 BCE)
- Herod (37-4 BCE) and Archelaus (4 BCE-6 CE)
- Direct Roman Rule (6-66 CE)
- The First Jewish Revolt against Rome (66-73 CE)
- The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135 CE)
- Appendix on Egyptian Judaism
- 2. Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period
- Second Temple Texts in the Hebrew Bible
- The Classification of Second Temple Literature
- Apocrypha
- The Catholic Deuterocanonical Books
- Works in Greek Bibles but Not in the Hebrew Bible
- Pseudepigrapha
- Jewish Writings of the Second Temple Period
- Narrative Works
- Histories
- (1) 1 Esdras
- (2) 1 Maccabees
- (3) 2 Maccabees
- Tales
- (1) Tobit
- (2) Judith
- (3) Susanna
- (4) 3 Maccabees
- (5) Letter of Aristeas
- (6) The Greek Esther
- (7) Joseph and Aseneth
- Rewritten Scripture
- 1 Enoch
- (1) The Astronomical Book of Enoch (1 Enoch 72-82)
- (2) The Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36)
- Aramaic Levi Document
- The Book of Jubilees
- The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
- Pseudo-Philo's Biblical Antiquities
- Apocalypses
- The Apocalypse of Weeks (1 Enoch 93:1-10
- 91:11-17)
- The Book of Dreams (1 Enoch 83-90)
- Sibylline Oracles
- The Similitudes or Parables of Enoch (1 Enoch 37-71)
- The Testament of Moses
- Wisdom Literature
- The Wisdom of Ben Sira
- The Epistle of Enoch (1 Enoch 91-107 [108])
- Baruch
- The Wisdom of Solomon
- 4 Maccabees
- Poetic Works
- The Psalms of Solomon
- The Prayer of Manasseh
- The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Young Men
- Mockery of Idols
- The Letter of Jeremiah
- Bel and the Dragon
- Philo and Josephus
- Philo of Alexandria
- Josephus
- 3. Great Archaeological Discoveries
- The Elephantine Papyri
- The Dead Sea Scrolls
- The Manuscripts and Fragments
- Biblical Texts
- Nonbiblical Texts
- Archaeological Evidence
- The Qumran Community and Its History
- Masada
- The Story
- Archaeological Evidence
- The Structures
- Coins
- Written Material
- 4. Synthesis: Leaders, Groups, and Institutions
- Rulers and Leaders
- The Priests
- High Priest
- Leading Priests
- Ordinary Priests
- Civil Rulers
- Sanhedrin/Council
- Groups
- Early Second Temple Period
- Late Hellenistic and Roman Times
- Pharisees
- Sadducees
- Essenes
- Others
- Worship
- The Temple
- The Temple Structure
- The Sacrificial System
- Festivals
- (1) Passover
- (2) The Festival of Unleavened Bread
- (3) Second Passover
- (4) The Festival of Weeks
- (5) The First of the Seventh Month
- (6) The Day of Atonement
- (7) The Festival of Tabernacles (or Booths)
- (8) Hanukkah
- (9) Purim
- Other Forms of Worship
- (1) Music
- (2) Prayer
- Synagogues
- Scriptures
- Groups of Authoritative Writings
- Versions
- Interpretation
- Maps
- Bibliography
