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A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus Christ (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Including ApocryphaBy Emil Schürer
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A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus Christ is a monumental reconstruction of Judaism in the Second Temple period, surveying political history, religious institutions, parties, literature, and social life from the Maccabees to the Roman age. Written in a rigorously source-critical style, it situates the New Testament within the wider Jewish world that shaped it, combining classical, rabbinic, Josephian, and early Christian evidence. Its literary context is nineteenth-century historical theology, yet its encyclopedic ambition made it foundational for modern studies of ancient Judaism. Emil Schürer, a German Protestant theologian and historian, was trained in the philological and critical methods that transformed biblical scholarship in his century. His academic career, devoted to New Testament history and the Jewish background of Christianity, led him to challenge narrow theological readings by placing Jesus and the earliest Christians amid the concrete institutions and debates of their time. This book is recommended for readers seeking a learned, disciplined gateway into the world behind the Gospels. Though later scholarship has revised some conclusions, Schürer's synthesis remains indispensable for its scope, documentation, and enduring historical intelligence. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Political IntrigueRebellionWar & BattleRoyalty & CourtsIdentityGods & MortalsSurvival

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GenreHistory
Length55 hrs 55 mins
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Publish dateDec 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Bible History (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus Christ
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6A HISTORY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST: TWO DIVISIONS IN FIVE VOLUMES
7FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE, FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135 VOLUME I (pt. 1)
8FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE, FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135 VOLUME I (pt. 2)
9FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE, FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135 VOLUME I (pt. 3)
10FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135
11FROM ANTIOCHUS EPIPHANES DOWN TO THE CONQUEST OF JERUSALEM BY POMPEY (pt. 1)
12FROM ANTIOCHUS EPIPHANES DOWN TO THE CONQUEST OF JERUSALEM BY POMPEY (pt. 2)
13FROM THE CONQUEST OF JERUSALEM BY POMPEY TO THE WAR OF HADRIAN (pt. 1)
14FROM THE CONQUEST OF JERUSALEM BY POMPEY TO THE WAR OF HADRIAN (pt. 2)
15FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE, FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135 VOLUME II (pt. 1)
16FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE, FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135 VOLUME II (pt. 2)
17FIRST DIVISION POLITICAL HISTORY OF PALESTINE, FROM B.C. 175 TO A.D. 135 VOLUME II (pt. 3)
18APPENDICES I.–VIII.
19SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 1)
20SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 2)
21SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 3)
22SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 4)
23SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 5)
24SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 6)
25SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 7)
26SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 8)
27SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 9)
28SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 10)
29SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 11)
30SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 12)
31SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 13)
32SECOND DIVISION THE INTERNAL CONDITION OF PALESTINE, AND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, IN THE TIME OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME I (pt. 14)
33Analysis
34Reflection
35Memorable Quotes

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