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Hellenistic Judaism

Hellenistic Judaism

Bevan, Edwyn R.

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JudaismAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116288861X
ISBN13: 9781162888613
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Hellenistic Judaism is a book written by Edwyn R. Bevan that explores the intersection of Greek culture and Jewish religion during the Hellenistic period. The book delves into the historical context of this time period, which saw the rise of Alexander the Great and the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world. Within this context, Bevan examines how Jewish communities in Egypt and Palestine adapted to the new cultural and political realities of the time, and how they maintained their religious identity in the face of these changes. The book covers a range of topics, including the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, the development of Jewish philosophy, and the emergence of new religious movements such as the Essenes and the Pharisees. Through his analysis, Bevan offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on the complex interplay between Jewish and Greek cultures during this pivotal moment in history. This book is an excellent resource for scholars and students of Jewish history, as well as anyone interested in the broader history of the ancient Mediterranean world.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Legacy of Israel, by Edwyn R. Bevan. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140202.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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