| The Cambridge History of Judaism: Volume 2, the Hellenistic Age Contributor(s): Davies, W. D. (Editor), Finkelstein, Louis (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521219299 ISBN-13: 9780521219297 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $155.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1990 Annotation: The second of four volumes covering the history of Judaism from 540 BCE to 250 CE, this book deals with the encounter of Judaism with the Hellenistic culture spread throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond by Alexander the Great and his successors. Drawing upon recent scholarship in archaeology, history and scriptures, the contributors describe the religious, social and cultural rejection and adoption of Hellenism by Judaism. Illustrated with plates and diagrams, the text will prove an invaluable resource to scholars and general readers interested in Jewish or Mediterranean history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General |
| Dewey: 296 |
| LCCN: 77085704 |
| Series: Cambridge History of Judaism |
| Physical Information: 1.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (2.55 lbs) 758 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |