In search of the promised land? : the Hasmonean dynasty between biblical models and Hellenistic diplomacy / Katell Berthelot ; translation by Margaret Rigaud.

Format:

Book

Manuscript

Author/Creator:

Berthelot, Katell, author.

Series:

Journal of ancient Judaism. Supplements ; 2198-1361 volume 24.

Journal of Ancient Judaism. Supplements, 2198-1361 ; volume 24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jews--History--586 B.C.-70 A.D.

Jews.

Maccabees.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

494 pages : 2 maps ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

Hasmonean dynasty between biblical models and Hellenistic diplomacy

Place of Publication:

Göttingen : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, [2018]

Summary:

"Katell Berthelot challenges the widespread consensus that the Hasmoneans embarked on wars of conquest in order to reconquer the Promised Land, the Biblical Land of Israel. She shows that the sources used in support of this consensus - such as 1 Maccabees 15:33-35 - have been over-interpreted and suggests a different approach. Although the Hasmoneans used Biblical models in order to legitimate their dynasty, there are many aspects of their policies that should be understood within the context of Hellenistic diplomacy and kingship" -- Publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-477) and indexes.

ISBN:

9783525552520

3525552521

OCLC:

1012941508

Publisher Number:

9783525552520