Overview

The First Jewish Revolt against Rome is arguably the most decisive event in the history of Judaism and Christianity. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE by the Roman General Titus forced a transformation in structure and form for both of these fraternal religions. Yet despite its importance, little has been written on the First Revolt, its causes, implications and the facts surrounding it. In this volume, Andrea M. Berlin and J. Andrew Overman have gathered the foremost scholars on the period to discuss and debate this pivotal historical event. The contributions explore both Roman and Jewish perspectives on the Revolt, looking at its history and archaeology, and finally examining the ideology and interpretation of the revolt in subsequent history and myth. This much needed study of a neglected topic will be an essential tool for all those interested in Roman imperial history, as well as the history of Judaism and Christianity. Mordechai Aviam; Dina Avshalom-Gorni; Hanan Eshel; Sean Freyne; Nimrod Getzov; Martin Goodman; Erich S Gruen: Richard Horsley; Jodi Magness; Eric Meyers; Tessa Rajak; Anthony Saldarini; Neil Asher Sil

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'Only positive remarks are possible on this fine, stimulating book, which allows a deeper understanding of various important aspects of this revolt and makes significant strides towards the possibility of a new synthesis.' - The Classical Review 'A book of considerable value for scholars and advanced students.' - Journal of Jewish Studies

<p>'Only positive remarks are possible on this fine, stimulating book, which allows a deeper understanding of various important aspects of this revolt and makes significant strides towards the possibility of a new synthesis.' - The Classical Review<p>'A book of considerable value for scholars and advanced students.' - Journal of Jewish Studies<br>

Fifteeen essays explore various aspects of the Jewish Revolt of A.D. 64-69. Topics range from the background of the war and its fit into regional political and strategic developments to the development of rabbinical Judaism and the shaping of Jewish and Christian theology. Several of the essays are specifically militray, such as looks at the movements of the Tenth legion or the archaeology of the fortress of Jotapata, famous for its defense by Josephus.. <br>-The NYMAS Review, Autumn 2003 <br>

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J. Andrew Overman, Andrea M. Berlin

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