ISBN:
0713994479
,
9780713994476
,
9780713994476
Language:
English
Pages:
XIV, 638 S.
,
Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
,
24 cm
Edition:
1. publ.
Year of publication:
2007
DDC:
933.4/42
Keywords:
Jerusalem History Siege, 70 A.D
;
Rome History Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D
;
Jerusalem History
;
Siege, 70 A.D
;
Rom
;
Jerusalem
;
Belagerung
;
Militär
;
Geschichte 66-312
Abstract:
Martin Goodman - equally renowned in Jewish and in Roman studies - examines this conflict, its causes, and its consequences with unprecedented authority and thoroughness. He delineates the incompatibility between the cultural, political, and religious beliefs and practices of the two peoples and explains how Rome's interests were served by a policy of brutality against the Jews. At the same time, Christians began to distance themselves from their origins, becoming increasingly hostile toward Jews as Christian influence spread within the empire. This is the authoritative work of how these two great civilizations collided and how the reverberations are felt to this day.
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction : the main witness -- Prologue : the destruction of Jerusalem, 66-70 C.E. -- A tale of two cities -- One world under Rome -- Diversity and toleration -- Identities -- Communities -- Perspectives -- Lifestyles -- Government -- Politics -- Romans and Jews -- The road to destruction, 37 B.C.E.-70 C.E. -- Reactions, 70-312 C.E. -- The growth of the church -- A new Rome and a new Jerusalem -- Epilogue : the origins of antisemitism.
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