Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Social Structures and Social Conflicts

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Hanson and Oakman's volume has become a widely used and cited introduction to the social context of Jesus and the early Jesus movement. This second edition is thoroughly revised in light of recent scholarship. Along with an overview of the ancient Mediterranean worldview, Palestine in the Time of Jesus explores major domains and institutions of Roman Palestine: kinship, politics, economy, and religion. The volume and companion Web site contain copious aids: new and updated maps, charts, and diagrams; resources for students, including study questions, a glossary, and student helps for writing papers; and resources for professors for classroom use.… (more)