Records of the Jews in Rome, and Their Inscriptions From Ancient Catacombs, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Benas, B. L.

 
9781333756741: Records of the Jews in Rome, and Their Inscriptions From Ancient Catacombs, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore ancient Rome through the lived stories of its Jewish communities, told by inscriptions and careful study.

This volume collects inscriptions from catacombs dating from the period of Julius Caesar to the third century, offering a ground-level view of everyday life, faith, and social ties in the Jewish communities of Rome. It contrasts perspectives within Greater and Lesser Jewry under Roman rule and explains how public life, worship, and community leadership shaped daily existence.

- Read transliterations and translations of epitaphs and what they reveal about family, faith, and social roles.
- Learn how inscriptions reflect the interaction between Jewish traditions and Roman imperial law.
- Understand the scope and limits of Orthodox practice across different communities in the empire.
- See how historical context from inscriptions aligns with wider debates about power, migration, and cultural identity.

Ideal for readers of Jewish history, Roman history, and archaeology who want a window into ancient daily life and inscriptions that survived the catacombs.

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