The Jews in Late Antiquity by Rodrigo Laham Cohen (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Jews in Late Antiquity by Rodrigo Laham Cohen This short book uses the available evidence to present facts and debates around Jews in late antiquity and to provide a first step toward the understanding of this little-known period in Jewish history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Is it possible to summarize the history of the Jews in late antiquity? The lack of source material makes it challenging, but this short book provides a brief snapshot, based on the available evidence. It focuses on seven different regions: Italy, North Africa (except Egypt), Gaul, Spain, Egypt, the Land of Israel, and Babylonia, and identifies common patterns, but also clear regional and temporal differences between each distinct area.The Jews in Late Antiquity should be considered as a first step towards the understanding of a little-known period in Jewish history, and its aim is to leave the reader wanting to know more. Author Biography Rodrigo Laham Cohen is a Professor at the University of Buenos Aires and at the National University of San Martín, and a Researcher in the Argentinian National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). His PhD focused on Jewish Communities in the period of Gregory the Great. He has published widely on Christian Anti-Judaism and Jewish Anti-Christianity in Late Antiquity. Table of Contents Section 1: IntroductionThe Problem of SourcesSection 2: Jewish Communities in Late AntiquityItalyNorth AfricaGaulSpainEgyptThe Land of IsraelBabyloniaAfterwordBibliography Review "Beautifully organized and lucidly written, The Jews of Late Antiquity makes a fundamental contribution to the study of late Roman history. Laham Cohen accomplishes an astounding amount in very few pages. Both scholars and students are in his debt." -- Paula Fredriksen, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem; author of Augustine and the Jews Long Description Is it possible to summarize the history of the Jews in late antiquity? The lack of source material makes it challenging, but this short book provides a brief snapshot, based on the available evidence. It focuses on seven different regions: Italy, North Africa (except Egypt), Gaul, Spain, Egypt, the Land of Israel, and Babylonia, and identifies common patterns, but also clear regional and temporal differences between each distinct area. The Jews in Late Antiquity should be considered as a first step towards the understanding of a little-known period in Jewish history, and its aim is to leave the reader wanting to know more. Review Text "Beautifully organized and lucidly written, The Jews of Late Antiquity makes a fundamental contribution to the study of late Roman history. Laham Cohen accomplishes an astounding amount in very few pages. Both scholars and students are in his debt." Paula Fredriksen, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem; author of Augustine and the Jews Review Quote "Beautifully organized and lucidly written, The Jews of Late Antiquity makes a fundamental contribution to the study of late Roman history. Laham Cohen accomplishes an astounding amount in very few pages. Both scholars and students are in his debt." Details ISBN1942401655 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1942401655 ISBN-13 9781942401650 Format Paperback Language English Author Rodrigo Laham Cohen Pages 112 Series Past Imperfect Publication Date 2018-09-10 UK Release Date 2018-09-10 Place of Publication Bradford AU Release Date 2018-09-10 NZ Release Date 2018-09-10 Edition Description New edition Alternative 9781942401667 DEWEY 305.892409 Audience Professional & Vocational Publisher Arc Humanities Press Imprint Arc Humanities Press Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2018-09-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161640382;

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