Culled from The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism; a monumental; groundbreaking reference work published in late 2010; Early Judaism: A Comprehensive Overview contains fifteen first-rate essays from a diverse group of internationally renowned scholars. This volume provides the most comprehensive and authoritative overview available of Judaism in the Hellenistic and early Roman periods.Contributors:John M. G. BarclayMiriam Pucci Ben ZeevKatell BerthelotJohn J. CollinsErich S. GruenDaniel C. HarlowJames L. KugelAdam Kolman MarshakSteve MasonJames S. McLarenMaren R. NiehoffDavid T. RuniaLawrence H. SchiffmanChris SeemanGregory E. SterlingLoren T. StuckenbruckEibert TigchelaarEugene UlrichAnnewies van den HoekJames C. VanderKamJürgen K. Zangenberg
#407936 in Books Roland De Vaux 1997-03-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.29 x 6.00l; 2.05 #File Name: 080284278X616 pagesAncient Israel
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. ClassicBy Tom HolemanThis is a classic from former Jerusalem priest; historian and archaeologist Roland deVaux. At Oral Roberts University; I teach Jewish Christian Studies and selected this book as a textbook for my students. They had assigned readings from the book; but after they finished the book; we discussed what books they would have liked. They prefered that I select another book with pictures and history combined. So I showed them copies of other books; and they preferred one that was written in Israel by a woman who was also a tour guide and had done her homework by using major living archaelogists and scholars. The first choice was Daily Life at the Time of Jesus by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh Edition: Paperback Price: $16.99.The second runner up was by Matthews; whic was his latest edition of Customs and Manners. It had more text; but less pictures. And the first choice was not only well researched text; but amazing pictures! Will I use this book again for a class? Doubtful when so many new books are coming out that have updated inforamtion. But it's a good book to have in your library....kinda like a good Bible dictionary or encyclopedia. Can never have enough of them.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Still a ClassicBy SteveThere's a reason that this classic is still in print: it is a well-ordered; very informative summary of everything Israelite. One could read a biblical dictionary; however; the dictionary divides its material alphabetically. That's a bit arbitrary for topics that span a thousand years and documents with a varied history. DeVaux's division of the material offers an encyclopedic scope within manageable topics.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Ancient Israel: Its Life and Instructions (Biblical Resource)By Frank DonahueThis book is a cultural and sociological study of the people and traditions of Ancient Israel. A very competent text book; and well worth your time.Sincerely; Frank Donahue
