ISBN: 9780866839921 - Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs: Popular Movements at the Time of Jesus (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Trinity Press edition of this popular book includes a new preface by the author, responding to reviews of earlier editions. Horsley also sets forth the continuing value of Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs for reconstructing the social history background of the New Testament. This book represents a brilliant portrait of Jewish culture in the first century and contains a fresh evaluation of Jesus' relation to this complex society. Horsley rediscovers the common people (Jewish peasantry) in the time of Jesus the masses led by bandit forces, apocalyptic prophets, and messianic leaders and provides new insights into their significance. Important and ground-breaking . . . . A major contribution to our understanding of the first-century Jewish social world. Journal of Biblical Literature Social history at its best . . . . Important material for understanding the Gospels' confession of Jesus as the Messiah. America Richard A. Horlsey is Professor of Classics and Religion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He is author of Galilee: History, Politics, People; Archaeology, History, and Society in Galilee: The Social Context of Jesus and the Rabbis; and editor of Paul and Empire: Religion and Power in Roman Imperial Society, all published by Trinity Press.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Trinity Press edition of this popular book includes a new preface by the author, responding to reviews of earlier editions. Horsley also sets forth the continuing value of Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs for reconstructing the social history background of the New Testament. This book represents a brilliant portrait of Jewish culture in the first century and contains a fresh evaluation of Jesus' relation to this complex society. Horsley rediscovers the common people (Jewish peasantry) in the time of Jesus the masses led by bandit forces, apocalyptic prophets, and messianic leaders and provides new insights into their significance. Important and ground-breaking . . . . A major contribution to our understanding of the first-century Jewish social world. Journal of Biblical Literature Social history at its best . . . . Important material for understanding the Gospels' confession of Jesus as the Messiah. America Richard A. Horlsey is Professor of Classics and Religion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He is author of Galilee: History, Politics, People; Archaeology, History, and Society in Galilee: The Social Context of Jesus and the Rabbis; and editor of Paul and Empire: Religion and Power in Roman Imperial Society, all published by Trinity Press.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Winston Pr, 1988. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Condition: VG to VG-. VG to VG-. DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; some duststaining & fading. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; light duststaining on edge; some yellowing; overall clean & tight. 271 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book and dust jacket are solid VG. Clean, binding tight. Full number line. DJ is now in Brodart.

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