An Introduction to Early Judaism

James C. Vanderkam

ISBN 10: 0802846416 / ISBN 13: 9780802846419

Published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Early Judaism
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802846416
• ISBN 13: 9780802846419
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Like New

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Synopsis

One of today's most respected scholars of biblical history and the Dead Sea Scrolls, James C. VanderKam here offers a superb new introduction to early Judaism.

Based on the best, most recent archaeological research, this illustrated volume explores the history of Judaism during the Second Temple period (516 B.C.E. - 70 C.E.), describing the body of Jewish literature written during these centuries and the most important groups, institutions, and practices of the time. Particularly interesting are VanderKam's depiction of events associated with Masada and the Kokhba revolt, and his commentary on texts unearthed in places like Elephantine, Egypt, and Qumran.

Written in the same accessible style as VanderKam's widely praised Dead Sea Scrolls Today, this volume provides the finest classroom introduction to early Judaism available.

About the Author

 

James C. VanderKam is the John A. O'Brien Professor of Hebrew Scriptures Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame. Among his many other books are The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible, The Dead Sea Scrolls Today, and the two-volume commentary on the book of Jubilees in the Hermeneia series. He also served as an editor for thirteen volumes in the Discoveries in the Judaean Desert series and was editor of the Journal of Biblical Literature from 2006 to 2012.