Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism, The / January 01, 2010

The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism — the first reference work ever on Judaism in the Greco-Roman age.

This comprehensive and authoritative volume is the first reference work devoted exclusively to Second Temple Judaism. A striking and innovative project, it combines the best features of a survey and a reference work:

• 13 major essays synthesizing significant aspects of Judaism in the period between Alexander the Great and the Bar Kokhba Revolt
• 520 alphabetical entries, many with cross-references and all with select bibliographies
• 130 illustrations, including photos, drawings, and plans
• 24 maps
• 270 authors from 20 countries

The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism is ecumenical and international in character, bringing together the contributions of a superb group of Jewish, Christian, and other scholars. With equal attention paid to literary and nonliterary (archaeological and epigraphic) evidence, this substantial volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.

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