The Rise and Fall of Jewish Nationalism: Jewish and Christian Ethnicity in Ancient Palestine
Looks at the early Jewish nation, discusses the perceptions of the contemporary historians, and examines the significance of that period for understanding the current situation in the Middle East
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Mendels (ancient history, Hebrew U. of Jerusalem) avoids the detailed scholarly debates, attempting to bring readers close to the original texts, the goal being increased understanding of Jewish nationalism within the context of the nationalism of the Hellenistic world. The bibliography comprises works published since 1980 and is particularly aimed at an English-speaking public. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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