An introduction to Second Temple Judaism : history and religion of the Jews in the time of Nehemiah, the Maccabees, Hillel and Jesus

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An introduction to Second Temple Judaism : history and religion of the Jews in the time of Nehemiah, the Maccabees, Hillel and Jesus

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history and religion of the Jews in the time of Nehemiah, the Maccabees, Hillel and Jesus

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Lester L. Grabbe

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Second Temple Judaism

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eng

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This introduction by a leader in the field, provides the perfect guide to the Second Temple Period, its history, literature, and religious setting
Lester Grabbe magisterially guides the reader through the period providing a careful overview of the most studied sources, the history surrounding them and the various currents within Judaism at the time
Students will learn about religious beliefs, the wisdom tradition, Scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, revolutionary movements, apocalypticism, the priestly tradition, historical sources, Messianism, Zealots and Maccabees
Based on Grabbe's earlier work An Introduction to First Century Judaism, this revised and expanded new edition has been restructured to make it more accessible to students. Bibliographies and reading lists have been updated, and an entirely new introductory section giving an overview of the period, and taking into account recent scholarship has been added
'This compact introduction is perfect for beginners ... an enjoyable read.'-Religious Studies Review
'Lester Grabbe has provided a valuable introduction to Judaism in the last century BCE and the first century CE, his fresh approach is likely to make this book particularly useful.'-Michael Knibb, Professor Emeritus Of Old Testament Studies, King's College, London --Book Jacket

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N$T

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956.94

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index present

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BM176

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.G675 2010eb

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non fiction

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