The Emergence of Judaism - Classical Traditions in Contemporary Perspective (Paperback)

This brief survey text tells the story of Judaism. Through the lens of modern biblical scholarship, Christine Elizabeth Hayes explores the shifting cultural contextsthe Babylonian exile, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine period, the rise of Christianitythat affected Jewish thought and practice, and laid the groundwork for the Talmudic era and its modern legacy. Thematic chapters explore the evolution of Judaism through its beginnings in biblical monotheism, the Second Temple Period in Palestine, the interaction of Hellenism and Judaism, the spread of rabbinic authority, and the essence of ethno-religious Jewish identity.

General

Imprint:	Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	October 2010
Authors:	Christine Hayes
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-8006-9749-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Interfaith relations Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Interfaith relations
LSN:	0-8006-9749-9
Barcode:	9780800697495

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