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The world of Jesus : first-century Judaism in crisis

Title: The world of Jesus : first-century Judaism in crisis / John Riches.
Author: Riches, John, 1939-
Publication: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1990.

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Description

v, 151 pages; 19 cm.

Summary

This book examines the social, economic, political, and cultural context of first-century Judaism. During the first century AD Judaism experienced a crisis of cultural erosion due to foreign influences. Professor Riches describes the ways in which foreign domination threatened the Jewish community and discusses the ways in which various groups of Jews tried to preserve their cultural identity. Relating Jesus' teaching to that of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Zealots, the Essenes, and John the Baptist, Riches argues that Jesus was deeply committed to the values of the Jewish tradition, even while he proposed radical change that he believed would bring renewal.

Series Statement

Understanding Jesus today

Uniform Title

Understanding Jesus today

Subject

Genre/Form

History.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 146-148) and index.

Contents

Introduction -- 1. The political, economic, social and cultural context of first-century palestinian Judaism -- 2. Unity and diversity in Judaism from the third century B.C. -- 3. Membership of the people of God -- 4. Setting priorities and maintaining group standards -- 5. Hopes for the future -- 6. Jesus and his kingdom -- Conclusion -- Index.

ISBN

0521385059
9780521385053
0521386764
9780521386760

LCCN

90002410

OCLC

ocm22005276
22005276
SCSB-1913722

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library