Jewish Contemporaries of Jesus: by Gunter Stemberger

Author: Gunter Stemberger

[Image: Jewish Contemporaries of Jesus: by Gunter Stemberger]

Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes

In this careful study, Gunter Stemberger reexamines the sources, history, and teaching of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes -- the three most prominent religious groups of first-century Judaism. Stemberger challenges old assumptions by asking the questions:What did we know from our sources?
How reliable is the historian Josephus?
Are the rabbinic texts direct witnesses to the history and teaching of the Pharisees?
Was there any relationship between the Sadducees and Essenes?
Can one really speak of #religious parties/sects# in first-century Judaism?The conclusions Stemberger reaches will spark debate among students and scholars of Judaism and new Testament backgrounds.

About the Author
Gunter Stemberger is Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Vienna.

Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication Date: Nov 14 1995
Format: paperback
8.5 in. x 5.5 in.
176 pages

Jewish Contemporaries of Jesus: by Gunter Stemberger Author: Gunter Stemberger
	Item#	Type	Price
	0800626249	Paperback	13.50
In this careful study, Gunter Stemberger reexamines the sources, history, and teaching of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes -- the three most prominent religious groups of first-century Judaism.

Need Help? Call Customer Service at 608-723-5867
8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 11:45 AM Saturday Central Standard Time

Need books or bibles by the case? Special discounts for churches or individuals by the case, ask for ext. 100