Jewish Sects of the New Testament Era

by Randall A. Weiss

Publisher:

Cross Talk

, 1994

Overview

What was Judaism like in the time of Jesus? Jewish Sects of the New Testament Era answers this question and brings readers into the Word and world of New Testament Judaism. Jewish believer Dr. Randy Weiss identifies the dramatic, undeniable, ancient connection between ancient Judaism and nascent Christianity. Did the Jews kill Christ? If so, what form of Judaism is to blame? Many "flavors" of ancient Judaism are examined in this work. Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Ebionites, Sicarii, Theraputae, and others are considered. Jesus lived in an apocalyptic era. He came to a people ripe with messianic expectations. This text enables students of the New Testament to understand the varied Jewish belief systems at work among the segmented groups of Jews who lived in the time of Christ.

Contents

Top Highlights

“In ancient Rome, Christians were officially classified as a Jewish sect among other Jews.” (source)

“History describes the Sadducees as supporters and counselors to the Hasmonean high priests and places them in the position of power as far back John Hyrcanus.” (source)

“It is generally accepted that from about AD 6, they controlled the high-priesthood. As a result, they also controlled most of the Sanhedrin under King Herod’s nodding approval. This council of elders acted as the principal ruling body of Judaism.” (source)

“The Pharisees probably developed from the early hasidim. From these folk, Judaism has generated much of the modern rabbinic tradition.” (source)

“ it is likely that the Pharisees were involved with the divisive split between the hasidim and the Hasmonaeans.” (source)

Product Details

• Title: Jewish Sects of the New Testament Era
• Author: Randall A. Weiss
• Publisher: Cross Talk
• Print Publication Date: 1994
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Judaism › Customs and practices; Judaism › Sects and movements--Ancient
• Resource ID: LLS:6.40.5
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-09T23:50:33Z

About Randall A. Weiss

Randall A. Weiss was raised in a traditional, observant Jewish home. He holds advanced degrees from Jewish, Christian, and secular schools. He earned a graduate degree from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, and post-graduate degrees from Greenwich University and Faraston Theological Seminary. Randy is an ordained Christian minister and a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute.

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