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- In previous studies, Richard A. Horsley has set Jesus in the context of Jewish prophetic and social banditry movements and has elaborated the imperial context of the New Testament writings.
- Author(s): Richard A Horsley
- 240 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Commentary
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About the Book
Richard A. Horsley surveys responses in Second Temple Jewish literature to the rise of Hellenistic and Roman empires, discovering in a range of apocalyptic writings the traces of a coherent movement of defiance, critique, and resistance to tyranny. Revolt of the Scribes breaks new ground in the study of apocalyptic origins and in our understanding of Jewish life in the Greco-Roman world.Book Synopsis
In previous studies, Richard A. Horsley has set Jesus in the context of Jewish prophetic and social banditry movements and has elaborated the imperial context of the New Testament writings. Here he surveys responses in Second Temple Jewish literature to the rise of Hellenistic and Roman empires, discovering in a range of apocalyptic writings the traces of a coherent movement of defiance, critique, and resistance to tyranny. Revolt of the Scribes breaks new ground in the study of apocalyptic origins and in our understanding of Jewish life in the Greco-Roman world.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Biblical Commentary
Publisher: Fortress Press
Theme: Old Testament, General
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard A Horsley
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2009
TCIN: 94314685
UPC: 9780800662967
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-4175
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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