The Emergence of Judaism: Classical Traditions in Contemporary Perspective - Softcover

Hayes, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800697499 ISBN 13: 9780800697495

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress, 2010

Synopsis

This brief survey text tells the story of Judaism. Through the lens of modern biblical scholarship, Christine Elizabeth Hayes explores the shifting cultural contextsthe Babylonian exile, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine period, the rise of Christianitythat affected Jewish thought and practice, and laid the groundwork for the Talmudic era and its modern legacy. Thematic chapters explore the evolution of Judaism through its beginnings in biblical monotheism, the Second Temple Period in Palestine, the interaction of Hellenism and Judaism, the spread of rabbinic authority, and the essence of ethno-religious Jewish identity.

About this title

About the Author:

Christine Hayes grew up loving stories about the creatures that curl your toes, and the legends that send a shiver down your spine. Now she loves writing about them, too. She lives in Utah with her family, her dog Chewie, and a collection of vintage finds that hopefully are not cursed.

About this edition

• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0800697499
• ISBN 13: 9780800697495
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224