Class and Power in Roman Palestine: The Socioeconomic Setting of Judaism and Christian Origins

ISBN-13: 9781108493949 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 374 str.

Anthony Keddie

Opis

Examines how socioeconomic relations between Judaean elites and non-elites changed as Palestine became part of the Roman Empire.

Recenzje

'… a valuable reference for scholars and graduate students.' Michael Kochenash, Religious Studies Review

Spis treści

1. Urban development and the new elites; 2. Land tenancy and agricultural labor: 'the land is mine'; 3. Taxation: render unto Caesar and the local elites; 4. Economy of the sacred; 5. Material culture from table to grave; Conclusion; Appendix A. Herodian rulers; Appendix B. High priests during the Early Roman period; Appendix C. Palmyra duties (137 CE).