Jewish War under Trajan and Hadrian

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, History
Cover of the book Jewish War under Trajan and Hadrian by William Horbury, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: William Horbury ISBN: 9781139984577
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: September 18, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: William Horbury
ISBN: 9781139984577
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: September 18, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Two major Jewish risings against Rome took place in the years following the destruction of Jerusalem - the first during Trajan's Parthian war, and the second, led by Bar Kokhba, under Hadrian's principate. The impact of these risings not only on Judaea, but also on Cyrene, Egypt, Cyprus and Mesopotamia, is shown by accounts in both ancient Jewish and non-Jewish literature. More recently discovered sources include letters and documents from fighters and refugees, and inscriptions attesting war and restoration. Historical evaluation has veered between regret for a pointless bloodbath and admiration for sustained resistance. William Horbury offers a new history of these risings, presenting a fresh review of sources and interpretations. He explores the period of Jewish war under Trajan and Hadrian not just as the end of an era, but also as a time of continuity in Jewish life and development in Jewish and Christian origins.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Two major Jewish risings against Rome took place in the years following the destruction of Jerusalem - the first during Trajan's Parthian war, and the second, led by Bar Kokhba, under Hadrian's principate. The impact of these risings not only on Judaea, but also on Cyrene, Egypt, Cyprus and Mesopotamia, is shown by accounts in both ancient Jewish and non-Jewish literature. More recently discovered sources include letters and documents from fighters and refugees, and inscriptions attesting war and restoration. Historical evaluation has veered between regret for a pointless bloodbath and admiration for sustained resistance. William Horbury offers a new history of these risings, presenting a fresh review of sources and interpretations. He explores the period of Jewish war under Trajan and Hadrian not just as the end of an era, but also as a time of continuity in Jewish life and development in Jewish and Christian origins.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Field Theory of Non-Equilibrium Systems by William Horbury
Cover of the book International Organizations in WTO Dispute Settlement by William Horbury
Cover of the book Human Adaptation in the Asian Palaeolithic by William Horbury
Cover of the book Theories of Political Economy by William Horbury
Cover of the book Introduction to Comparative Politics by William Horbury
Cover of the book Beyond the Racial State by William Horbury
Cover of the book Wilhelm II by William Horbury
Cover of the book Adjunct Adverbials in English by William Horbury
Cover of the book An Introduction to Non-Classical Logic by William Horbury
Cover of the book Data Structures and Algorithms Using C# by William Horbury
Cover of the book Understanding Modern Warfare by William Horbury
Cover of the book International Cultural Heritage Law in Armed Conflict by William Horbury
Cover of the book Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Children and Families by William Horbury
Cover of the book Hegel on Second Nature in Ethical Life by William Horbury
Cover of the book Magna Carta and its Modern Legacy by William Horbury
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy