Jewish War under Trajan and Hadrian by William Horbury (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Jewish War under Trajan and Hadrian by William Horbury This book presents a new history of the two major Jewish risings against Rome in the early second century following the destruction of Jerusalem. It draws together recent historical and archaeological work, and will be valuable to all those interested in Judaism and Christianity in the Roman Empire. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Two major Jewish risings against Rome took place in the years following the destruction of Jerusalem - the first during Trajans Parthian war, and the second, led by Bar Kokhba, under Hadrians principate. The impact of these risings not only on Judaea, but also on Cyrene, Egypt, Cyprus and Mesopotamia, is shown by accounts in both ancient Jewish and non-Jewish literature. More recently discovered sources include letters and documents from fighters and refugees, and inscriptions attesting war and restoration. Historical evaluation has veered between regret for a pointless bloodbath and admiration for sustained resistance. William Horbury offers a new history of these risings, presenting a fresh review of sources and interpretations. He explores the period of Jewish war under Trajan and Hadrian not just as the end of an era, but also as a time of continuity in Jewish life and development in Jewish and Christian origins. Author Biography William Horbury is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge and a Fellow of the British Academy. His recent publications include Jewish Messianism and the Cult of Christ (1998), Herodian Judaism and New Testament Study (2006), and, with David Noy, Jewish Inscriptions of Graeco-Roman Egypt (1992). He is also the co-editor, with W. D. Davies and J. V. M. Sturdy, of The Cambridge History of Judaism, Volume 3 (1999). Table of Contents 1. Introduction; 2. Sources and historians; 3. Antecedents; 4. Trajan and Hadrian; 5. Hadrian and Pius. Review This is an excellent work, very well documented (the footnotes are outstanding), and worth reading for anyone interested in ancient military history or Romano-Jewish relations. A. A. Nofi, The NYMAS Review… Horbury has done a service to scholarship in compiling this magnificent book, which will stand as a memorial to the ancient Jewish victims of the might of Rome. John J. Collins, Journal of Jewish StudiesJewish War under Trajan and Hadrian is an impressive work of technical historical scholarship, and as such is quite dense. This is well demonstrated by the extensive footnotes, which make up almost half of the text. Therefore, the volume will primarily be useful for academic research at a graduate level and above. For any who are interested in this period of the history both of Judaism and of the Roman Empire, however, particularly in the areas of Roman- Jewish relations and military history, Horburys landmark study should not be missed. It will surely prove an indispensable resource for many years to come. Jesse Nickel, Biblical and Early Christian Studies Promotional A new history of the two major Jewish risings against Rome in the years following the destruction of Jerusalem. Prizes Short-listed for PROSE Award for Classics and Ancient History 2015 Review Quote "This is an excellent work, very well documented (the footnotes are outstanding), and worth reading for anyone interested in ancient military history or Romano-Jewish relations." A. A. Nofi, The NYMAS Review Promotional "Headline" A new history of the two major Jewish risings against Rome in the years following the destruction of Jerusalem. Description for Bookstore This book presents a new history of the two major Jewish risings against Rome in the early second century following the destruction of Jerusalem. It draws together recent historical and archaeological work, and will be valuable to all those interested in Judaism and Christianity in the Roman Empire. Description for Library This book presents a new history of the two major Jewish risings against Rome in the early second century following the destruction of Jerusalem. It draws together recent historical and archaeological work, and will be valuable to all those interested in Judaism and Christianity in the Roman Empire. Details ISBN0521622964 Author William Horbury Year 2014 ISBN-10 0521622964 ISBN-13 9780521622967 Media Book Publisher Cambridge University Press Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 933.05 Publication Date 2014-09-18 Short Title JEWISH WAR UNDER TRAJAN & HADR Language English Residence MA, US Pages 512 Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation University of Cambridge Format Hardcover DOI 10.1604/9780521622967 UK Release Date 2014-09-18 AU Release Date 2014-09-18 NZ Release Date 2014-09-18 Alternative 9781139049054 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95107426;

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