The True Israel: Uses of the Names Jew, Hebrew and Israel in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature

by Graham Harvey

This study of the use of the names 'Jew', 'Hebrew' and 'Israel' in ancient Jewish and early Christian literature—especially the Bible, Philo, Josephus, Dead Sea Scrolls, New Testament and Mishnah—defines the nature of Israel and Judaism in Antiquity.

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First published August 1, 1996

About the author

Graham Harvey, Ph.D. (University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1991), is a religious studies scholar specializing in modern Paganism, indigenous religions and animism. He was was head of the religious studies department at the Open University (2013–17), reader and principal lecturer in religious studies at the King Alfred's College, Winchester (1996–2003), and taught religious studies at his alma mater (1991–95).

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[Yusuf · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is interesting book , i enjoyed with book because it represents more information about the history of Jews