The World of Jesus
First-Century Judaism in Crisis
Part of Understanding Jesus Today
- Author: John Riches
- Date Published: January 1991
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521386760
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This book examines the social, economic, political, and cultural context of first-century Judaism. Precipitated by the coming of the Romans during the previous century, Judaism experienced a crisis of cultural erosion in the first century A.D. The author first describes the ways in which foreign domination threatened the Jewish community - for example, by causing a migration away from the countryside into cities. He then discusses how various groups of Jews tried to preserve their cultural identity through their definitions of Jewishness and through the ethical codes they devised. Groups examined include the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Zealots, the Essenes, and John the Baptist and his followers. The author locates Jesus' teaching in relation to the teachings of these groups, arguing that Jesus was deeply committed to the values of the Jewish tradition even while he proposed radical change that he believed would bring renewal.
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- Date Published: January 1991
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521386760
- length: 160 pages
- dimensions: 203 x 127 x 9 mm
- weight: 0.148kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The political, economic, social and cultural context of first-century palestinian Judaism
2. Unity and diversity in Judaism from the third century B.C.
3. Membership of the people of God
4. Setting priorities and maintaining group standards
5. Hopes for the future
6. Jesus and his kingdom
Conclusion
Index.
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