Description: The Beginnings of Jewishness by Shaye J.D. Cohen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Beginning with the intriguing case of Herod the Greats Jewishness, this title discusses what made or did not make Jewish identity during the period, the question of conversion, the prohibition of intermarriage, matrilineal descent, and the place of the convert in the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds. Publisher Description In modern times, various Jewish groups have argued whether Jewishness is a function of ethnicity, of nationality, of religion, or of all three. These fundamental conceptions were already in place in antiquity. The peculiar combination of ethnicity, nationality, and religion that would characterize Jewishness through the centuries first took shape in the second century B.C.E. This brilliantly argued, accessible book unravels one of the most complex issues of late antiquity by showing how these elements were understood and applied in the construction of Jewish identity-by Jews, by gentiles, and by the state.Beginning with the intriguing case of Herod the Greats Jewishness, Cohen moves on to discuss what made or did not make Jewish identity during the period, the question of conversion, the prohibition of intermarriage, matrilineal descent, and the place of the convert in the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds. His superb study is unique in that it draws on a wide range of sources: Jewish literature written in Greek, classical sources, and rabbinic texts, both ancient and medieval. It also features a detailed discussion of many of the central rabbinic texts dealing with conversion to Judaism. Author Biography Shaye J. D. Cohen is Ungerleider Professor of Judaic Studies and Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University. His earlier books include Josephus in Galilee and Rome: His Vita and Development as a Historian (1979) and From the Maccabees to the Mishnah: A Profile of Judaism (1987). Details ISBN 0520226933 ISBN-13 9780520226937 Title The Beginnings of Jewishness Author Shaye J.D. Cohen Format Paperback Year 2001 Pages 458 Edition 1st Publisher University of California Press GE_Item_ID:161744269; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780520226937
Book Title: The Beginnings of Jewishness
Number of Pages: 444 Pages
Publication Name: Beginnings of Jewishness : Boundaries, Varieties, Uncertainties
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Year: 2001
Subject: Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Ancient / General, Judaism / History, Judaism / General, Antiquities & Archaeology, Sociology / Marriage & Family
Item Height: 1.3 in
Item Weight: 23.5 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Religion, Social Science, History
Author: Shaye J. D. Cohen
Item Length: 9 in
Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society Ser.
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
