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Sketches of Jewish Social Life: Updated Edition Alfred Edersheim Retail Price: $12.95 CenturyOne Price: $0.00 Availability: Out-of-Print Format: Paperback, 320pp. ISBN: 156563005X Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. Pub. Date: Updated edition October 1994 Book Information: Description Reviews Reader's Index About the Author Table of Contents Customer Reviews Find Similar Books Average Customer Review: Out-Of-Print Available in Hardcover   Item No: 156563005X Description From The Publisher: 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.   Reader's Index Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book.   About the Author Alfred Edersheim (1825–89) was a Vienna-born biblical scholar who converted from Judaism to Christianity. A veteran minister and missionary to the Jews of Romania, Edersheim left an enduring and priceless legacy to followers of Christ. Among his most widely read works are The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, The Temple: Its Ministry and Services, and Bible History Old Testament. Table of Contents 1. Palestine Eighteen Centuries Ago 2. Jews and Gentiles in "the Land" 3. In Galilee at the Time of our Lord 4. Travelling in Palestine: Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House Officers, Taxation, Publicans 5. In Judaea 6. Jewish Homes 7. The Upbringing of Jewish Children 8. Subjects of Study, Home Education in Israel; Female Education. Schools and Schoolmasters 9. Mothers, Daughters, and Wives in Israel 10. In Death and after Death 11. Jewish Views on Trade, Tradesman, and Trades' Guilds 12. Commerce 13. Among the People, and with the Pharisees 14. The "Fraternity" of Pharisees 15. Relation of the Pharisees to the Sadducees and Essenes, and to the Gospel of Christ 16. Synagogues: their Origin, Structure, and Outward Arrangements 17. The Worship of the Synagogue 18. Outline of Ancient Jewish Theological Literature Appendix I. — Translation of the Mishnic Tractate "Middoth" Appendix II. — Translation of Selections from the Babylon Talmud, Tractate "Berachoth" Customer Reviews Write your own online review. Look for Similar Books by Subject Sketches of Jewish Social Life Hardcover Religion The World of the Bible Jesus and His World — paperback

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