Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2008

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• Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary, Volume 1B: Judean War 2

  • Type: E-Book
  • Author: S. Mason
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  • Volume 1b in Brill's Josephus Project contains Book 2 of Josephus' Judean War (translation and commentary). This book deals with a period of enormous consequence: from King Herod's death (4 BCE) to the first phase of the war against Rome (66 CE). The commentary aims at a balance between historical and literary issues.

• Jacob of Edessa and the Syriac Culture of His Day

  • Type: E-Book
  • Author: R.B. Ter Haar Romeny
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  • Jacob of Edessa is considered the most learned Christian of the early days of Islam. Exactly 1300 years after his death in 708, fifteen articles written by prominent specialists sketch a fascinating picture of his life and times.

• Jesus, Paul, and Early Christianity

  • Type: E-Book
  • Editors Rieuwerd Buitenwerf; Harm Hollander; Johannes Tromp
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  • This collection of essays by leading experts in New Testament scholarship addresses core themes in the study of early Christianity. It is dedicated to Henk Jan de Jonge (Emeritus Professor in the New Testament, Leiden University) in honour of his important contributions to the field of New Testament Studies.