Galileans under Jerusalem and Roman Rule - Softcover

Horsley, Richard A.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798385220205

Publisher: Cascade Books, 2024

Synopsis

Through careful analysis of sources, especially Josephus, Horsley explicates the deep divisions between rulers and the ruled, emphasizing the role of Galilean peasants in uprisings that would eventually culminate in the Great Revolt against Rome. Rich in historical detail, Galileans under Jerusalem and Roman Rule offers readers a nuanced understanding of the social and political dynamics that shaped this pivotal region, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, politics, and resistance in ancient Palestine.

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About the Author

Richard A. Horsley is distinguished professor emeritus of liberal arts and the study of religion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. His numerous publications include these recent works from Cascade Books: Empowering the People: Jesus, Healing, and Exorcism (2022), You Shall Not Bow Down and Serve Them: The Political Economic Projects of Jesus and Paul (2021), Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, 2nd ed. (2021), Jesus and Magic (2014), and Text and Tradition in Performance and Writing (2013).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798385220205
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Hanson K. C.