From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Third Edition - 3rd Edition by Shaye Cohen (Paperback)

This third edition of Shaye J.

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Cohen's seminal work on the history and development of Judaism between 164 BCE to 300 CE offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the nature of Judaism during this formative period.

With a brand-new chapter on the parting of ways between Jews and Christians in the second century CE, this edition provides the most up-to-date and authoritative account of this critical era in Jewish history.

Cohen's synthesis of religion, literature, and history offers deep insight into the social and cultural context of Judaism as it developed into the formative period of rabbinic Judaism.

Whether you are a scholar or simply interested in learning more about the origins of Judaism, this book is an essential read.