Jesus and his world : an archaeological and cultural dictionary
Rousseau, John J., 1930-2015
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This work, by two biblical scholars and archaeologists, one Christian and one Jewish, is neither a life of Jesus nor a guidebook to Israel, but an attempt to combine the two. Although it has the form of a dictionary, with entries in alphabetical order, it can be read like a book, and will prove invaluable for the general reader, the student and the serious scholar. Drawing on the vast amount of archaeological work done in recent decades, the articles it contains cover places in Palestine connected with the ministry of Jesus from Capernaum to Jerusalem, and a wide variety of features of everyday life in the first century which have implications for an understanding of Jesus' world, from boats, coins and fishing nets, to magic, medicine and temple activities.
Main title:
Jesus and his world : an archaeological and cultural dictionary / John J. Rousseau, Rami Arav.
Imprint:
London : SCM Press, 2015.
Collation:
416 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780334026266 (pbk)
Dewey class:
232.9003232
Language:
English
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BRN:
1525003
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