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The World of Jesus: First-century Judaism in Crisis

First-Century Judaism in Crisis [Paperback]

by John Riches

    • Author

      John Riches

    • Book Format

      paperback

    • Publisher

      Cambridge University Press

    • Published

      September 1990

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    The World of Jesus: First-century Judaism in Crisis

    Today's Price £20.60

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    Product Description

    This book examines the social, economic, political, and cultural context of first-century Judaism. Precipitated by the coming of the Romans during the previous century, Judaism experienced a crisis of cultural erosion in the first century A.D. The author first describes the ways in which foreign domination threatened the Jewish community - for example, by causing a migration away from the countryside into cities. He then discusses how various groups of Jews tried to preserve their cultural identity through their definitions of Jewishness and through the ethical codes they devised. Groups examined include the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Zealots, the Essenes, and John the Baptist and his followers. The author locates Jesus' teaching in relation to the teachings of these groups, arguing 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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    • Author

      John Riches

    • Book Format

      paperback

    • Publisher

      Cambridge University Press

    • Published

      September 1990

    • Weight

      150g

    • Page Count

      160

    • Dimensions

      129 x 179 x 12 mm

    • ISBN

      9780521386760

    • ISBN-10

      0521386764

    • Eden Code

      13386

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    • Author/Creator: John Riches

    • ISBN: 9780521386760

    • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

    • Release Date: September 1990

    • Weight: 150g

    • Dimensions: 129 x 179 x 12 mm

    • Eden Code: 13386

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