Judaea and Mediterranean Politics, 219 to 161 B.C.E. (Brill's Series in Jewish Studies, Vol 8) [Hardcover]

Dov Gera (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 9004094415 | ISBN-13: 978-9004094413

This work analyzes the antecedencts to the Maccabean revolt and the initial phases of the rebellion against the background of contemporary Hellenistic and Roman history. The author contests the generally accepted view that the Jewish aristocracy during the Syrian wars was divided into well-defined pro-Seleucid and pro-Ptolemaeic factions. A major section of the book deals with Antiochus Epiphanes; the author shows that although the king initiated unprecedented religious persecutions, his interest in Judea was somewhat limited and an overall examination of the Seleucid's policies demonstrates his political abilities. A prosopographical study indicates how the death of Antiochus led to strife and eventually disintegration within the Seleucid kingdom, paving the way for Roman intervention and for the Jews' march on the road to independence.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'..".an important and welcome study of a crucial period in Second Temple Judean history...'
Lester L. Grabbe, "Journal for the Study of Judaism, 2001.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Hebrew

Product Details

• Hardcover: 362 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004094415
• ISBN-13: 978-9004094413
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,470,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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