An introduction to early Judaism /
VanderKam, James C.
An introduction to early Judaism / James C. VanderKam. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans, 2001. - xii, 234 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223) and index.
The time of the second temple. The Persian period (538-332 BCE) ; The Hellenistic age (332-63 BCE) ; The Roman period (63 BCE and beyond) -- Jewish literature on the Second Temple period. Second Temple texts in the Hebrew Bible ; The classification of Second Temple literature ; Jewish writings of the Second Temple period -- Synthesis : leaders, groups, and institutions. Rulers and leaders ; Groups ; Worship ; Scriptures.
This handbook is an introduction to early Judaism, including its history, literature, and religious institutions. It will be useful to every student or scholar who is interested in this period.
0802846416 9780802846419
00063605
Bible.--Apocrypha--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Jews--History--586 B.C.-70 A.D.
Judaism--History--Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.
Apocryphal books (Old Testament)--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
DS121.65 / .V36 2001
296.09014 / VAN
An introduction to early Judaism / James C. VanderKam. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans, 2001. - xii, 234 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223) and index.
The time of the second temple. The Persian period (538-332 BCE) ; The Hellenistic age (332-63 BCE) ; The Roman period (63 BCE and beyond) -- Jewish literature on the Second Temple period. Second Temple texts in the Hebrew Bible ; The classification of Second Temple literature ; Jewish writings of the Second Temple period -- Synthesis : leaders, groups, and institutions. Rulers and leaders ; Groups ; Worship ; Scriptures.
This handbook is an introduction to early Judaism, including its history, literature, and religious institutions. It will be useful to every student or scholar who is interested in this period.
0802846416 9780802846419
00063605
Bible.--Apocrypha--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Jews--History--586 B.C.-70 A.D.
Judaism--History--Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.
Apocryphal books (Old Testament)--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
DS121.65 / .V36 2001
296.09014 / VAN