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Judaism: Practice and Belief, 63 Bce-66 Ce Paperback – January 1, 1992

by E. P. Sanders (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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    599 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    UNKNO
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1992
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.75 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1563380153
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1563380150
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ UNKNO; Second Impression with Corrections (1994) edition (January 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 599 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1563380153
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1563380150
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.75 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Erin J
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Study
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2008
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E. P. Sanders has headed the study of first century Judaism in the right direction with this book and "Paul the Law and the Jewish People". This work discusses the differences between Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, and Zealots, as well as High Priests, priests, and Levites. Also, there is a heavy emphasis on the fact that the common Jew was not in any of these groups. Sanders begins the idea of a collective worldview shared by most first century Jews (N. T. Wright in his book "The New Testament and the People of God" carries this through more completely). There are excellent discussions on sacrifices, the tithing system, and synagogue life. There is no way to read this book without coming away knowing more about first century Judaism. The author pushes hard to show that the Pharisees were more liberal than is often supposed. Sanders ascribes more weight to Josephus as a source, and treats the New Testament as less reliable (for me this was a weakness in his presentation). Nevertheless, I do recommend this work along with Wright's.
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matt richey
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential NT Background
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
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Super-helpful in understanding the world of 1st Century/2nd Temple Judaism. Sanders is a little cranky with Jeremias and others who have gone before him in the same subject, but he writes convincingly and effectively tears down some scholarly assumptions that are over-simplistic or sometimes, unrealistic and unworkable. I don't agree with everything and did find him a bit arrogant but really an excellent resource and very worthwhile read for anyone who wants to better understand Palestinian Judaism of the period.
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Dean A. Nosek
5.0 out of 5 stars Best survey, especially for those of us who are
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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Best survey, especially for those of us who are, or were, or thought we were aware of Judaic practices and beliefs at the turn of the ages. Revolutionary, Reformational, and Copernican in informing those open to historical information.
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lidlone
3.0 out of 5 stars Probably not the best choice for a Jewish reader
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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I was very disappointed in the point of view of this author. I assumed that he was not Jewish but didn't expect that the book would serve as a prooftext for Christianity. I wanted to read it because I've been studying Talmud for some time now and wanted a grounding in the turbulent times of the final century before the destruction of the Temple, to be followed by the Sages creating the Talmud. I had no expectations that there would be so many quotations and demonstrations from the New Testament and from Christianity. That almost seems to be the point of the book rather than to explicate late Second Temple Judaism, as I had been expecting.
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Neospinoza
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent comprehensive reviewola
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012
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I have read a lot of books on Jews in antiquity and this is the most thorough and stimulating book. It offers a lot of detail but is not boring or dry. It gives both Sanders' sometimes iconoclastic views and the standard views. It is the defining source for life in this period.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
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Awesome book. Beyond my expectations. It came on time in excellent condition.
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Paul F Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars "Turning on the lights" of ancient Judea
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2000
As a Christian I had to wade through Sanders secular viewpoint which doesn't always represent the spiritual points accurately. Believing students of the Bible will see where Sanders misses what is being said, like those listening to Jesus state we "must eat His flesh and blood" missed the real meaning. This having been said, Sanders is very fair and gentlemanly about his treatment of spiritual concepts, a refreshing occurrence.
For anyone who is not familiar with ancient Judaic history and practices, this is as good as any place, and better, to jump in and start studying. His illumination of these beliefs and practices are very helpful for the Christian trying to get a better feel for what is happening in detail in the Bible.
I will never read the Bible in quite the same way, now that I understand many things Sanders explained.
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fooshee@aol.com
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding depiction of Judaism during the time of Jesus
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 1999
It is easy to overlook the fact that Jesus was a pious Galilean Jew during the First Century. Anyone interested in the "historical Jesus" must keep that in mind. Professor Sanders does not discuss Jesus very much in this book (for that, see his excellent "Historical Figure of Jesus") Rather, he shows us what life was like for most Jews in Palestine during this time. Sanders makes this time and place come vividly alive.
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Warren NYack
5.0 out of 5 stars An important work
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2023
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This book covers all important aspects of the Jewish community. Though I might not agree with everything his view point has improved my own view. Well worth the read.
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Apóstolo Elias
4.0 out of 5 stars Pesquisa.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 8, 2019
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Muito bom .
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Roger Amos
5.0 out of 5 stars A First-Rate Account of Judaism in New-Testament Times
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2014
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This is a comprehensive description of a somewhat elusive subject. While Professor Sanders devotes separate chapters to the Sadducees, Essenes and Pharisees whom Josephus characterised as comprising first-century Judaism, he devotes ten chapters to 'Common Judaism,' that is, those elements that the three parties shared. In this way he has drawn Judaism into one religion rather than a collection of several. His extensive knowledge of the source materials lends authority to his analysis. Not everyone will agree with his conclusions, but this work will be invaluable to those researching first-century Judaism or Christian origins or to Christian ministers seeking a deeper insight into Jesus' background.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book was brand new
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2018
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Fantastic condition, arrived early and fer price, cannot complain about anything
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Sue H
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2015
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Recommended reading for a course looks fairly accessible.
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