The world of Jesus
first-century Judaism in crisis
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Author
Publication
1990 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England
Language
English
Word Count
37,750 words, Guess
Page Count
151 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1850887M
- ISBN-100521385059
- OCLC Control Number22005276
- OCLC Control Numberworldofjesusfirs0000rich
- Library of Congress Control Number90002410
and 2 more
- Goodreads3434032
- LibraryThing3209476
Classifications
- DDC296/.09/015
- LCCBM176 .R53 1990
Description
This book examines the social, economic, political, and cultural context of first-century Judaism. During the first century AD Judaism experienced a crisis of cultural erosion due to foreign influences. Professor Riches describes the ways in which foreign domination threatened the Jewish community and discusses the ways in which various groups of Jews tried to preserve their cultural identity. Relating Jesus' teaching to that of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Zealots, the Essenes, and John the Baptist, Riches argues that Jesus was deeply committed to the values of the Jewish tradition, even while he proposed radical change that he believed would bring renewal.
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Series Statement
- Understanding Jesus today
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