Galileans under Jerusalem and Roman Rule
Ebook
Through careful analysis of sources, especially Josephus, Horsley explicates the deep divisions between rulers and the ruled, emphasizing the role of Galilean peasants in uprisings that would eventually culminate in the Great Revolt against Rome. Rich in historical detail, Galileans under Jerusalem and Roman Rule offers readers a nuanced understanding of the social and political dynamics that shaped this pivotal region, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, politics, and resistance in ancient Palestine.
“Richard Horsley is one of the foremost social interpreters of earliest Christianity and Judaism. His incisive work over a half-century has especially enhanced our understanding of religion and politics within first-century Roman Palestine; in turn, his contextual perspectives contribute invaluable insights regarding the historical Jesus. To have these important essays within one cover is a most welcome publishing event. Highly recommended!”
—Douglas E. Oakman, professor emeritus of religion, Pacific Lutheran University
“Galileans under Jerusalem and Roman Rule is an accomplished exploration of the history of Galilee and of the history of scholarship on Galilee. Through this collection of early essays, Richard Horsley summons readers to challenge their assumptions and to amend their theories in light of new evidence. The result is a fascinating study of what we might know about Galilee and a delightful reminder of what we gain through intellectual curiosity and humility.”
—Kelly J. Murphy, professor of philosophy and religion, Central Michigan University
“Collected here is the accumulated wisdom of decades of multidisciplinary research and learning that paints a complex, dynamic portrait of the lives and circumstances of ancient Galileans. Richard Horsley has long pushed scholars of early Judaism and Christianity to think broader yet with more nuance, synthetically but without generalizations, and to think critically, even self-critically, about our sources, methods, and theories of historical reconstruction. Horsley provides a vivid, nuanced, and engaging account of first-century Galilean history, which here appears to have been considerably distant from nearby Judea.”
—Davis Hankins, associate professor of religious studies, Appalachian State University
- Title: Galileans under Jerusalem and Roman Rule
- Authors: Richard A. Horsley, K. C. Hanson
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385220229, 9798385220212, 9798385220205
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385220229
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-24T20:54:46Z
Richard A. Horsley is distinguished professor emeritus of liberal arts and the study of religion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. His numerous publications include these recent works from Cascade Books: Empowering the People: Jesus, Healing, and Exorcism (2022), You Shall Not Bow Down and Serve Them: The Political Economic Projects of Jesus and Paul (2021), Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, 2nd ed. (2021), Jesus and Magic (2014), and Text and Tradition in Performance and Writing (2013).