Publication

2006 - Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky, Kentucky

Language

English

Word Count

62,500 words, Guess

Page Count

250 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005058563
  • LibraryThing29232
  • Goodreads158053

Classifications

  • DDC296.09/014
  • LCCBM176 .C615 2006

Description

"In this new edition of a best-selling classic, Shaye Cohen offers a thorough analysis of Judaism's development from the early years of the Roman Empire to the formative period of rabbinic Judaism. Cohen's synthesis of religion, literature, and history offers deep insight into the nature of Judaism at this key period, including the relationship between Jews and Gentiles, the function of Jewish religion in the larger community, and the development of normative Judaism and other Jewish sects. In addition, Cohen provides clear explanations concerning the formation of the biblical canon and the roots of rabbinic Judaism. Now completely updated and revised, this book remains the clearest introduction to the era that shaped Judaism and provided the context for early Christianity."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • From the Maccabees to the MishnahWestminster John Knox Press2006-01-01

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