Sketches of Jewish Social Life in the Days of Christ

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Cosimo, Inc., 2007 M06 1 - 272 páginas
For the first time since it originally appeared, this classic work has been newly typeset in an easy-to-read modern typeface, making reading, studying, consulting easier than ever before.

The most relevant citations of Scripture, rabbinic sources, and the works of Philo and Josephus are supplied to complement Edersheim's masterful assessment of the writings of Jesus' day. This makes bland references come alive, in many cases shedding invaluable light on difficult passages or capturing the deep devotion. Edersheim brings to the task of understanding the world of Jesus and his disciples.

The scenes portrayed by Edersheim's hand come alive in the more than 50 carefully selected illustrations, maps, photos, and drawings. Enhanced both aesthetically and practically, this edition of "Sketches of Jewish Social Life" has no rival.

Edersheim's notes remain indispensable for unlocking the mysteries of the ancient world. Always sensitive to the priority of God's Word, Edersheim takes the reader back to the Bible time and again to show the authority behind his writing. Readers know they will receive reliable primary and secondary resources in these helpful notes.

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Jews and Gentiles in The Land
11
In Galilee at the Time of Our Lord
23
Travelling in Palestine
33
In Judaea
47
Jewish Homes
69
Subjects of Study
97
Mothers Daughters and Wives in Israel
111
In Death and After Death
129
Commerce
159
Among the People and with the Pharisees
171
The Fraternity of Pharisees
183
Relation of the Pharisees to the Sadducees and Essenes and to
193
Their Origin Structure and Outward Arrangements
201
The Worship of the Synagogue
213
Brief Outline of Ancient Jewish Theological Literature
225
Massecheth Middoth
237

Jewish Views on Trade Tradesmen and Trades Guilds
145

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Página 185 - And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth : for it is not fit that he should live.
Página 5 - Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
Página 9 - But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Página 64 - Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Página 119 - But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying : — " Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife : for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Página 52 - Blessed be the Lord God of Israel ; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David ; as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began...
Página 151 - Without these cannot a city be inhabited ; And they shall not dwell where they will, nor go up and down: They shall not be sought for in public counsel, Nor sit high in the congregation: They shall not sit on the judges...
Página 81 - Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God : I am the LORD.
Página 158 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Página 123 - For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy : for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

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