The Hasideans And The Origin Of Pharisaism: A Study In 1 And 2 Maccabees
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A rigorous work of biblical scholarship, this academic study argues that the Hasideans — a pious Jewish movement of the Second Temple period — played a foundational role in the emergence of Pharisaism, one of the most influential sects in Jewish history. Drawing on a meticulous close reading of 1 and 2 Maccabees, John Kampen presents a carefully constructed historical and textual analysis that challenges long-held assumptions about the origins of this religious tradition. The tone is methodical and authoritative, as Kampen details the socio-political and religious landscape of Hellenistic Judea to illuminate how distinct Jewish factions coalesced and diverged during a period of intense cultural pressure. By situating the Hasideans within the broader Maccabean revolt, the work uncovers the complex interplay between piety, politics, and identity that shaped early Judaism. Essential reading for scholars of Second Temple Judaism, early Christianity, and the Hebrew Bible, it makes a compelling contribution to ongoing debates in the field of religious history.
Author: John Kampen
Format: Paperback
Published: 1989, Scholars Press
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rigorous work of biblical scholarship, this academic study argues that the Hasideans — a pious Jewish movement of the Second Temple period — played a foundational role in the emergence of Pharisaism, one of the most influential sects in Jewish history. Drawing on a meticulous close reading of 1 and 2 Maccabees, John Kampen presents a carefully constructed historical and textual analysis that challenges long-held assumptions about the origins of this religious tradition. The tone is methodical and authoritative, as Kampen details the socio-political and religious landscape of Hellenistic Judea to illuminate how distinct Jewish factions coalesced and diverged during a period of intense cultural pressure. By situating the Hasideans within the broader Maccabean revolt, the work uncovers the complex interplay between piety, politics, and identity that shaped early Judaism. Essential reading for scholars of Second Temple Judaism, early Christianity, and the Hebrew Bible, it makes a compelling contribution to ongoing debates in the field of religious history.