The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine (Oxford Handbooks) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0199216436 ISBN 13: 9780199216437

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Written by an international and interdisciplinary team of distinguished scholars, The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine is an indispensable reference compendium on the day-to-day lives of Jews in the land of Israel in Roman times. Ranging from subjects such as clothing and domestic architecture to food and meals, labour and trade, and leisure time activities, the volume covers all the major themes in an encompassing yet easily accessible way. Individual chapters introduce the reader to the current state of research on particular aspects of ancient Jewish everyday life - research which has been greatly enriched by critical methodological approaches to rabbinic texts, and by the growing interest of archaeologists in investigating the lives of ordinary people. Detailed bibliographies inspire further engagement by enabling readers to pursue their own lines of enquiry.The Handbook will prove to be an invaluable reference work and tool for all students and scholars of ancient Judaism, rabbinic literature, Roman provincial history and culture, and of ancient Christianity.

About this title

About the Author

Catheine Hezser is Professor of Jewish Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Review

"The volume documents the various aspects of vibrant Jewish life in Roman Palestine up to the Islamic conquest... The essays of this volume allow for interesting comparisons with patristic literature and archaeological evidence on a number of issues." -- Christoph Stenschke (University of South Africa)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199216436
• ISBN 13: 9780199216437
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 687
• Editor: Hezser Catherine