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A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Emil Schürer

 
9781330161784: A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the world behind the gospel: a clear, scholarly look at Jewish life in the time of Jesus and how it shaped the earliest Christianity.

This volume surveys the history of the Jewish people from the Maccabean era through the Hadrianic period, focusing on how political events and religious ideas intersected in daily life. It frames the period with attention to the rise of Pharisaism, the role of the scribes, and the shift from temple-centered authority to a community-based, law-focused Judaism. The aim is to illuminate the context in which Christian origins emerged, without assuming prior specialized knowledge.



The introduction explains the book’s scope and method, outlining two main threads: political history and inner life, including how institutions like the Sanhedrim, priesthood, and schools shaped the era. It discusses the sources available to researchers and why understanding this history matters for interpreting early Christian history.




  • How the Pharisaic movement grew from earlier reforms and what it meant for daily life and law.

  • The Maccabean period and its impact on Jewish independence and religious identity.

  • How political changes interacted with religious movements, including the shift under Roman rule.

  • Key institutions and groups, such as scribes, the Sanhedrim, the temple, and the Essenes, and their influence on culture and thought.



Ideal for readers of biblical history, religious studies, and classical history who want a careful, source-grounded view of the era that precedes and helps explain early Christianity.

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