About the book
This is an accessible and up-to-date account of the Jews during the millennium following Alexander the Great's conquest of the East. Unusually, it acknowledges the problems involved in constructing a narrative from fragmentary yet complex evidence and is, implicitly, an exploration of how this might be accomplished. Moreover, unlike most other introductions to the subject, it concentrates primarily on the people rather than issues of theology and adopts a resolutely unsentimental approach to the subject. Professor Schwartz particularly demonstrates the importance of studying Jewish history, texts and artefacts to the broader community of ancient historians because of what they can contribute to wider themes such as Roman imperialism. The book serves as an excellent introduction for students and scholars of Jewish history and of ancient history.
Editions of The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107041271
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107669291
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This is an accessible and up-to-date account of the Jews during the millennium following Alexander the Great's conquest of the East. Unusually, it acknowledges the problems involved in constructing a narrative from fragmentary yet complex evidence and is, implicitly, an exploration of how this might be accomplished. Moreover, unlike most other introductions to the subject, it concentrates primarily on the people rather than issues of theology and adopts a resolutely unsentimental approach to the subject. Professor Schwartz particularly demonstrates the importance of studying Jewish history, texts and artefacts to the broader community of ancient historians because of what they can contribute to wider themes such as Roman imperialism. The book serves as an excellent introduction for students and scholars of Jewish history and of ancient history.
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What is The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad about?
This is an accessible and up-to-date account of the Jews during the millennium following Alexander the Great's conquest of the East. Unusually, it acknowledges the problems involved in constructing a narrative from fragmentary yet complex evidence and is, implicitly, an exploration of how this might be accomplished. Moreover, unlike most other introductions to the subject, it concentrates primarily on the people rather than issues of theology and adopts a resolutely unsentimental approach to the subject. Professor Schwartz particularly demonstrates the importance of studying Jewish history, texts and artefacts to the broader community of ancient historians because of what they can contribute to wider themes such as Roman imperialism. The book serves as an excellent introduction for students and scholars of Jewish history and of ancient history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Judaism
Where can I read a sample of The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107041271
Is The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Key Themes in Ancient History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad?
Seth Schwartz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107041271) and paperback(ISBN 9781107669291)