Proximity to Power and Jewish Sectarian Groups of the Ancient Period

Proximity to Power and Jewish Sectarian Groups of the Ancient Period
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9789047408352
ISBN-13 : 9047408357
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Book Synopsis Proximity to Power and Jewish Sectarian Groups of the Ancient Period by : Hillel Newman

Download or read book Proximity to Power and Jewish Sectarian Groups of the Ancient Period written by Hillel Newman and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2006-10-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a fascinating new historical description of Jewish sectarian groups in the ancient period, from the viewpoint of their proximity to power. Lifestyle, values and code of law are examined in the light of political involvement, establishing new perceptions in the dynamics of social groups and sectarianism.


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