Power and politics in Palestine the Jews and the governing of their land, 100 BC-AD 70 James S. McLaren.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McLaren, James S., author.

Series:

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 63.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series 0143-5108 63

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jews--History--168 B.C.-135 A.D.

Jews.

Jews--Politics and government--To 70 A.D.

Political leadership--Palestine--History.

Political leadership.

Romans--Palestine.

Romans.

Palestine--History--To 70 A.D.

Palestine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England JSOT Press 1991.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"A historical examination of the administration in Palestine between 100 BC and AD 70. Detailed case studies of such sources as Josephus, the New Testament and Philo establish who was actually involved in the decision-making process and political manoeuvering. The main issues addressed include: whether there was a system of Jewish government, and whether it included a permanent institution, the Sanhedrin; whether there is evidence that political and religious affairs were separated; whether the Jews were able to convict and execute people under Roman rule; what roles, if any, were played by individuals and social or religious groups in the administration; and what the motivation of those involved in the administration may have been."--Bloomsbury Publishing

A historical examination of the administration in Palestine between 100 BC and AD 70. Detailed case studies of such sources as Josephus, the New Testament and Philo establish who was actually involved in the decision-making process and political manoeuvering. The main issues addressed include: whether there was a system of Jewish government, and whether it included a permanent institution, the Sanhedrin; whether there is evidence that political and religious affairs were separated; whether the Jews were able to convict and execute people under Roman rule; what roles, if any, were played by individuals and social or religious groups in the administration; and what the motivation of those involved in the administration may have been

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1. Survey of Main Scholarship 1

2. Outline of the Approach Taken in this Study

3. Comments regarding the Sources Used

Chapter 2

HASMONAEAN RULE: 100 BC-40 BC

1. Trouble under Alexander Jannaeus

2. Affairs of State under Salome Alexandra

3. The Trial of Herod

Chapter 3

DIRECT ROMAN RULE: AD 6-41

1. Samaritan Intrusion into the Temple

2. Two Protests under Pilate's Prefectship

3. The Trial of Jesus

4. First Hearing against Peter and John

5. Second Hearing against Peter and John

6. The Trial of Stephen

7. The Statue of Gaius

Chapter 4

THE RETURN OF DIRECT ROMAN RULE: AD 44-65

1. Petition over the High Priests' Robes

2. Dispute between Galilaeans and Samaritans

3. The Trial of Paul

4. Petition regarding the Temple Wall

5. The Trial of James and Several Other Men

6. The Influence of Ananias

Chapter 5

OPEN REBELLION AGAINST ROME: AD 66-70

1. Trouble between the Jews and Greeks in Caesarea

2. Floras in Jerusalem

3. Cessation of Sacrifices Offered for Foreigners

4. Events in Jerusalem during the Revolt

5. Revolt of Tiberias against Josephus

Chapter 6

SYNTHESIS

CONCLUSION

Bibliography

Index of References

Index of Authors

Notes:

Originally submitted as the author's thesis (doctoral-Oxford)

Includes bibliographical references (pages [226]-234) and indexes

ISBN:

9786613193773

9781474266321

1474266320

9781474230537

1474230539

9781283193771

1283193779

9780567162113

0567162117

OCLC:

742367607