Post-Biblical History of the Jews; From the Close of the Old Testament, about the Year 420 B. C. E. till the Destruction of the Second Temple in the Year 70 C. E., Vols. I & II

by Morris J. Raphall

Publishers:

Trübner & Co.; Moss & Brother

, 1855–1856

Overview

This volume of post-biblical history begins with the close of the Old Testament and continues until 143 B.C. This historical period includes the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, the wars between Alexander’s generals, the partition of Alexander’s empire, Judah the Maccabee’s military talents and victories, and the reigns of Demetrius I and II. This volume begins in 142 B.C. and continues the post-biblical history of the Jewish people, concluding its account in A.D. 70. The text covers topics including the death of Demetrius II, the reign of Aristobulus I, King of Judea, the Roman takeover of Judea, Herod’s reign, and Caligula’s persecution of the Jewish people.

Product Details

• Title: Post-Biblical History of the Jews; From the Close of the Old Testament, about the Year 420 B. C. E. till the Destruction of the Second Temple in the Year 70 C. E., Vols. I & II
• Author: Morris J. Raphall
• Volume: I & II
• Publishers: Trübner & Co., Moss & Brother
• Print Publication Date: 1855–1856
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Jews › History--586 B.C.-70 A.D
• Resource ID: LLS:PSTBBLCLHSTRYJWS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:53:49Z