Antikes Judentum

Michael Tilly offers a pedagogically structured overview of Judaism during the Hellenistic-Roman period. The volume is suitable both as a university textbook and as an academic reference work for gaining a basic understanding of the history, literature, religion, and culture of ancient Judaism.
Drawing on a wide range of sources, this volume examines the political, social, cultural, and religious developments from the late 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. It focuses on the emergence and development of Judaism as a distinct civilization, as well as the origins, significance, and practice of its religious traditions and institutions. At the same time, the volume examines the lived experiences of Jewish individuals and groups within their diverse historical contexts.
The author draws upon literary and epigraphic sources as well as archaeological remains. He provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse manifestations of Jewish life in antiquity and their interpretation within Jewish and Christian traditions up to the present day.
A special focus is placed on conditions in Syria-Palestine during the Hellenistic era and the Roman Empire. In addition, the Jewish communities in Egypt, Asia Minor, Rome, and Mesopotamia are also addressed. The volume combines historical, religious-historical, and cultural-studies perspectives to provide a well-founded introduction to ancient Judaism.

Geboren 1963; Studium der Ev. Theologie in Mainz und Heidelberg; 1993 Promotion und 2001 Habilitation an der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz; Professor für Neues Testament und Leiter des Instituts für antikes Judentum und hellenistische Religionsgeschichte an der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen.

Born 1963; studied Protestant Theology in Mainz and Heidelberg; doctorate in 1993 and habilitation in 2001 at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Professor of New Testament and Director of the Institute for Ancient Judaism and Hellenistic Religious History at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen.