The first Jewish revolt
Subtitle: archaeology, history, and ideology
By: edited by Andrea M. Berlin and J. Andrew Overman.
Contributors: Berlin, Andrea.; Overman, J. Andrew, 1955-
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
Subjects: Jews -- History -- Rebellion, 66-73 -- Causes; Jews -- History -- 168 B.C.-135 A.D; Jews -- Politics and government -- To 70 A.D; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Israel -- Galilee; Galilee (Israel) -- Antiquities
Description: The First Jewish Revolt against Rome is arguably the most decisive event in the history of Judaism and Christianity. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE by the Roman General Titus forced a transformation in structure and form for both of these fraternal religions. Yet despite its importance, little has been written on the First Revolt, its causes, implications and the facts surrounding it, In this volume, Andrea M. Berlin and J. Andrew Overman have gathered the foremost scholars on the period to discuss and debate this pivotal historical event. The contributions explore both Roman and Jewish perspectives on the Revolt, looking at its history and archaeology, and finally examining the ideology and interpretation of the revolt in subsequent history and myth.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.