The World of Jesus: First-Century Judaism in Crisis

(Part of the Understanding Jesus Today Series)

by John Riches

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521386764

ISBN13:9780521386760

Release Date:September 1990

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.1" x 7.0"

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Bible Study Bible Study & Reference Christian Books & Bibles Church History Criticism & Interpretation Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) History of Religion Judaism New Testament Reference Religion Religion & Spirituality Sacred Writings

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