John Haralson Hayes

Hayes and Mandell provide a clear and engaging exposition of Jewish history from 333 B.C.E. to 135 C.E. A companion volume to A History of Ancient Israel and Judah, it picks up the historical account at the point where the earlier volume ended. Focusing on the Judean-Jerusalem community from a historical rather than ideological or theological perspective, The Jewish People in Classical Antiquity covers the period from the Hellenistic era to the conclusion of the Second Jewish Revolt against Rome. With the inclusion of charts, maps, and ancient texts, the authors have constructed a fascinating account that is sure to become a popular text for study of this crucial period.

Discusses the history of Israel during Old Testament times and examines economic and political factors.

"Each article has been edited to emphasize the history of interpretation for a given book or area of research from the Reformation period to the present and all bibliographies have been extensively updated. New Testament: History of Interpretation is an important reference tool for all students of biblical interpretation and a highly useful supplemental text for the seminary classroom, the graduate seminar, and upper-level undergraduate courses."--BOOK JACKET.