The Trinity Press edition of this popular book includes a new preface by the author; responding to reviews of earlier editions. Horsley also sets forth the continuing value of Bandits; Prophets; and Messiahs for reconstructing the social history background of the New Testament.This book represents a brilliant portrait of Jewish culture in the first century and contains a fresh evaluation of Jesus' relation to this complex society. Horsley rediscovers the "common people" (Jewish peasantry) in the time of Jesus – the masses led by bandit forces; apocalyptic prophets; and messianic leaders – and provides new insights into their significance."Important and ground-breaking . . . . A major contribution to our understanding of the first-century Jewish social world." – Journal of Biblical Literature"Social history at its best . . . . Important material for understanding the Gospels' confession of Jesus as the Messiah." — AmericaRichard A. Horlsey is Professor of Classics and Religion at the University of Massachusetts; Boston. He is author of Galilee: History; Politics; People; Archaeology; History; and Society in Galilee: The Social Context of Jesus and the Rabbis; and editor of Paul and Empire: Religion and Power in Roman Imperial Society; all published by Trinity Press.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An important book about an important aircraft!By Donald BurlesonGrowing-up watching "Twelve O'clock High" on TV in the 1960's (and because my Dad flew over 50 combat missions in B-17's); I've come to think that the B-17 is one of the most amazing aircraft ever built.This book documents the history of the US Air Corp in the desperate days following Pearl Harbor and the horrendous damage to the Air Corp at Clark Field in the Philippines.The story about corrupt coward turned general Douglas MacArthur ("Dugout Doug") dissing the Swoose is alone worth the price of this book . . .The Swoose is one of the most famous aircraft of WWII has been moved from the Smithsonian to a permanent hone at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright Patterson in Dayton Ohio.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jim JohnAwesome book! Well written history of a significant B-17.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great story; amazing peopleBy SmittyGreat story; amazing people; would be and interesting movie. Hopefully in my lifetime they will finish restoring the Swoose an I'll get to see it.
