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The Jews in the Time of Jesus: An Introduction »
Authors: Stephen M. Wylen
ISBN-13: 9780809136100, ISBN-10: 0809136104
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Paulist Press
Date Published: January 1996
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Stephen M. Wylen
Book Synopsis
The teachings of Jesus, his life story, his relationships, the things that were said of him by early Christians - all are best understood against the backdrop of Jesus' own time and place. Understanding Jewish life in the first century will help us better understand Jesus' mission and how it relates to our own religious concerns today. The Jews in the Time of Jesus is ideal for classroom use and for anyone who is interested in understanding the Jewish roots of Christianity.
Table of Contents
| 1 | An Introduction | 1 |
| 2 | The Biblical Background of Second Temple Judaism | 16 |
| 3 | Hellenism | 32 |
| 4 | The Maccabees | 49 |
| 5 | From the Maccabees to the Procurators: Political History | 63 |
| 6 | Jewish Religion in the First Century | 81 |
| 7 | The Festivals | 97 |
| 8 | Source Texts for First Century Judaism | 104 |
| 9 | The Trial of Jesus | 124 |
| 10 | Sects | 133 |
| 11 | Hillel | 148 |
| 12 | Gospel Titles and Types in First Century Judea | 162 |
| 13 | The Parting of the Ways | 184 |
| Notes | 198 | |
| Reader's Bibliography | 200 | |
| Index | 207 |
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Christianity
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History - Judaism Ancient Era - History of JudaismNonfiction
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