Tolerance and Intolerance in Early Judaism and Christianity - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052159037X ISBN 13: 9780521590372

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Considers issues of tolerance and intolerance faced by Jews and Christians between 200 BCE and 200 CE.

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Review

"...a new insight into an often discussed subject." Jewish Book World

"The contributors and editors have succeeded in their goal of illuminating important facets of the ancient world with respect to their chosen topic." Jeffrey Trumbower, Journal of Early Christian Studies

"...full of fresh insights, clearly and persuasively stated, and adhering to high standards of critical, balanced discourse." Louis H. Feldman, SHOFAR

"The scholarship of the collection is quite sound. The volume is exceptionally valuable as an introduction to the interaction of identity-formation, deviancy-control, and social engineering in the ancient world with profound applicability to the contemporary scene." Ashland Theological Journal

Book Description

The essays in this book consider issues of tolerance and intolerance faced by Jews and Christians between 200 BCE and 200 CE. The contributors discuss aspects of early Jewish-Christian relationships, ways Jews and Christians defined themselves against the pagan world, and issues of tolerance which arose within early Judaism and within early Christianity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052159037X
• ISBN 13: 9780521590372
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 388
• Editor: Stanton Graham N., Stroumsa Guy G.