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The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine

AUTHOR Hezser, Catherine; Hezser; Hezser, Catherine et al.
PUBLISHER OUP Oxford (07/14/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Written by an international and interdisciplinary team of distinguished scholars, The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine is an indispensable reference compendium on the day-to-day lives of Jews in the land of Israel in Roman times. Ranging from subjects such as clothing and domestic architecture to food and meals, labour and trade, and leisure time activities, the volume covers all the major themes in an encompassing yet easily accessible way. Individual chapters introduce the reader to the current state of research on particular aspects of ancient Jewish everyday life--research which has been greatly enriched by critical methodological approaches to rabbinic texts, and by the growing interest of archaeologists in investigating the lives of ordinary people. Detailed bibliographies inspire further engagement by enabling readers to pursue their own lines of enquiry. The Handbook will prove to be an invaluable reference work and tool for all students and scholars of ancient Judaism, rabbinic literature, Roman provincial history and culture, and of ancient Christianity.
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ISBN-13: 9780198856023
ISBN-10: 0198856024
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 706
Carton Quantity: 6
Product Dimensions: 6.60 x 1.50 x 9.60 inches
Weight: 2.73 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Illustrated
Country of Origin: GB
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BISAC Categories
History | Ancient - Rome
History | Judaism - History
History | Linguistics - General
Dewey Decimal: 930
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Written by an international and interdisciplinary team of distinguished scholars, The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine is an indispensable reference compendium on the day-to-day lives of Jews in the land of Israel in Roman times. Ranging from subjects such as clothing and domestic architecture to food and meals, labour and trade, and leisure time activities, the volume covers all the major themes in an encompassing yet easily accessible way. Individual chapters introduce the reader to the current state of research on particular aspects of ancient Jewish everyday life--research which has been greatly enriched by critical methodological approaches to rabbinic texts, and by the growing interest of archaeologists in investigating the lives of ordinary people. Detailed bibliographies inspire further engagement by enabling readers to pursue their own lines of enquiry. The Handbook will prove to be an invaluable reference work and tool for all students and scholars of ancient Judaism, rabbinic literature, Roman provincial history and culture, and of ancient Christianity.
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