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Judaism in Persia's Shadow: A Social and Historical Approach Paperback – August 12, 2003

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Berquist provides a useful initiation into the political and intellectual history of Judaism during the two centuries of Persian rule. Joseph Blenkinsopp, University of Notre Dame This lively account of the influence of Persian history on Hebrew Scriptures, and the people whose faith they express, places the emphasis exactly where it belongs.... Students will welcome this clear introduction not only to the period, the time when a surprising amount of the Bible was written, but also to the issues of method that any serious study of the Bible must address. The book is wonderfully concise yet thorough, informed yet selective, leading the reader at a refreshing pace through the almost astounding number of people, events, changes, tensions, and conflicts. Robert B. Coote, San Francisco Theological Seminary A lucid historical overview as well as original research, an invaluable resource for the study of early Judaism. The diverse religious responses in the Persian period offer a way of thinking about religious pluralism in our own time. David L. Petersen, Iliff School of Theology
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Berquist provides a useful initiation into the political and intellectual history of Judaism during the two centuries of Persian rule.

Joseph Blenkinsopp, University of Notre Dame


This lively account of the influence of Persian history on Hebrew Scriptures, and the people whose faith they express, places the emphasis exactly where it belongs.... Students will welcome this clear introduction not only to the period, the time when a surprising amount of the Bible was written, but also to the issues of method that any serious study of the Bible must address. The book is wonderfully concise yet thorough, informed yet selective, leading the reader at a refreshing pace through the almost astounding number of people, events, changes, tensions, and conflicts.

Robert B. Coote, San Francisco Theological Seminary


A lucid historical overview as well as original research, an invaluable resource for the study of early Judaism. The diverse religious responses in the Persian period offer a way of thinking about religious pluralism in our own time.

David L. Petersen, Iliff School of Theology

About the Author

Jon L. Berquist was formerly an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Philips Graduate Seminary and holds a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible from Vanderbilt. He is also the author of 'Judaism in Persia's Shadow'; 'ncient Wine, New Wineskins'; and 'Reclaiming Her Story: The Witness of Women in the Old Testament'.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wipf and Stock (August 12, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592443087
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592443086
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.65 x 9.5 inches
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bojangleshiker
3.0 out of 5 stars good value
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Ramin Farhangi
3.0 out of 5 stars Intersting book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2000
An intersting book. However, it has some minor flaws.
Not enough effort was made to look at the issue from a Persian perspective as well. Thus it has a Western bias. E.g. Alexander is referred to as the 'Great' yet Cyrus is deprived of that title. From an Eastern perspective Cyrus created a civilized and fair empire while Alexander killed and destroyed.
The author claims that the motives for the Persians freeing the Jews were purely economical and for empire building. Yet the bulk of evidence indicated that the reasons were infact humanitarian.
Also the author claims that the religion of Iran at the time was dulaistic. This is also doubtful as they believed in Ahura Mazda (= The Wise Lord) as the creator of all things.
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Nigel Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and unique view and perspective
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Primarily this book is for research purposes.
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