From the Maccabees to the Mishnah
By: Shaye J.D. Cohen.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Louisville, Ky
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9780664227432
Subjects: Judaism -- History -- Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.; Jews -- History -- 168 B.C.-135 A.D.
Description: "In this new edition of a best-selling classic, Shaye Cohen offers a thorough analysis of Judaism's development from the early years of the Roman Empire to the formative period of rabbinic Judaism. Cohen's synthesis of religion, literature, and history offers deep insight into the nature of Judaism at this key period, including the relationship between Jews and Gentiles, the function of Jewish religion in the larger community, and the development of normative Judaism and other Jewish sects. In addition, Cohen provides clear explanations concerning the formation of the biblical canon and the roots of rabbinic Judaism. Now completely updated and revised, this book remains the clearest introduction to the era that shaped Judaism and provided the context for early Christianity."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.