The Cambridge History of Judaism: Volume 2, the Hellenistic Age (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521219297)

The second of four volumes covering the history of Judaism from 540 BCE to 250 CE, this book deals with the encounter of Judaism with the Hellenistic culture spread throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond by Alexander the Great and his successors. Drawing upon recent scholarship in archaeology, history and scriptures, the contributors describe the religious, social and cultural rejection and adoption of Hellenism by Judaism. Illustrated with plates and diagrams, the text will prove an invaluable resource to scholars and general readers interested in Jewish or Mediterranean history.

Author: W. D. Davies
ISBN-10: 0521219299
ISBN-13: 9780521219297
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/22/1990
Pages: 758
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.80d