A history of the Jewish people in the time of Jesus Christ (Volume II) (First Division) Political History of Palestine, from B.C. 175 to A.D. 135.

Between revolt and empire, Judea is remade. Power shifts; faith endures always. In Volume II (First Division) of Emil Schurer's landmark study, the political history of Palestine is traced from 175 BC to 135 AD, from the Hasmonean uprising through Hasmonean and Herodian rule and on to Judea under the Roman Empire. Clear-eyed and richly evidenced, it maps alliances, priestly power, taxation, and war so the world of the Gospels emerges in sharp relief. Schurer writes with the confidence of a master chronologist, keeping complex dynasties and Roman policy readable without losing precision. If you want to see how temple politics, Hellenistic pressures, and imperial administration set the stage for early Christianity, the account is indispensable. Long valued as a second temple reference work, Schurer set the standard for academic Jewish history and scholarly biblical history, grounding later research and classroom teaching. A biblical studies textbook for generations. Readers of biblical studies and theology students seeking a dependable reference will find a disciplined guide to Palestine in Jesus era, including essential Flavius Josephus historical context and the wider currents that later informed Dead Sea Scrolls background discussions. As a classic of historical writing, it rewards the general reader who wants the story behind the names, as well as the collector who prizes enduring works of scholarship. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.