Greeks, Romans, Jews: Currents of Culture and Belief in the New Testament World

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Summary: Engrossing reading for students of Judaism and Christianity
Review: An engrossing and highly informative account of Judaism in Hellenistic times. This book is highly recommended for those interested in the early history of Christianity as well. For as the author points out, "During the Hellenistic period, more Jews lived outside Palestine than in it" and "the rich traditions of diaspora Judaism made important contributions not only to the life and thought of the larger Jewish community, but ultimately to that of the Christian community as well."