Between Rome and Jerusalem
Subtitle: Herod the Great and his sons in their struggle for recognition : a chronological investigation of the period 40 BC-39 AD, with a time setting of New Testament events
By: by Bieke Mahieu
Series: Orientalia Lovaniensia analecta -- 208; Orientalia Lovaniensia analecta -- 208.
Publisher: Peeters
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Leuven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 668
ISBN-13: 9789042924970
Subjects: Kings and rulers; Bible; Jews; New Testament; Chronology; Historia; Kungar och härskare; Judar; Biography; History
Other titles: Herod the Great and his sons in their struggle for recognition
Description: The present study proposes a challenging new chronological framework for the Herodian age, a critical period in Jewish history. Not only do the rules of Herod the Great and his sons receive altered time settings, but the birth and death of Jesus are also placed several years later than is generally accepted. As a consequence of this the dates of Paul's apostolate are reexamined. Ostensibly narrow in scope, these modificationsentail far-reaching implications for our understanding of the Syro-Palestinian region at the beginning of the present era. Interconnections between numerous events are established and tensions within and between the Herodian and Hasmonean dynasties are laid bare. It is shown that Roman impact on the East was substantial, with a strong Hellenistic influence exerted on local cultures. Several customs of the Jewish and early Christian communities, hitherto unknown, are also brought to light.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 561-615) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Ancient timekeeping. Lunar calendars; title: Solar calendars; title: Year indications; title: pt. 1. Herod in full power. The consolidation of Herod's power; title: Events dated by regnal years of Herod; title: Events not dated by year indications; title: Conclusion. The history of Palestine; title: Josephus as historiographer; title: pt. 2. The succession of Herod. The events of 5-2 BC; title: The events of 1 BC-1 AD; title: The coinage of the third year; title: The reigns of Herod's sons; title: Conclusion. The history of Palestine; title: Josephus as historiographer; title: pt. 3. New Testament events. The births of John the Baptist and Jesus; title: The ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus; title: The apostolate of Paul; title: Conclusion. History in the New Testament; title: General conclusion. History; title: Politics; title: Culture; title: Religion.