The Jewish World in the Time of Jesus

Guignebert, Ch.; Hooke, S. H. (French Translation)

Published by University Books, New York, 1959

About this Item

Stated First American Edition; copyright 1959. Sharp red cloth boards, gilt spine titles on black field with gilt eye of Egypt at heel, moderate shelf wear. Pages near fine, clean with attractive toning; no writing. Small antiquarian bookstore label at rear pastedown: "Charlotte Newbegin, Tillman Place Bookshop, San Francisco." Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Scarce original wrapper, moderate shelf wear; unclipped 6.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Near fine volume in same wrapper. Charles Guignebert was a Professor of History specializing in Christianity at the Sorbonne. Translated from the French by S.H. Hooke, Professor of Old Testament Studies at the University of London; and featuring an introduction by Dr. Charles Francis Portier. The Essenes, The Country of Palestine, The Power of the Priesthood, The Law, the Scribes, The Origin of Innovations, Angels and Demons, etc. Features a dozen page bibliography and ten-page detailed index. 288 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Seller Inventory # 021889

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Jewish World in the Time of Jesus

Publisher: University Books, New York

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First American Edition.