Diaspora: Jews Amidst Greeks and Romans by Gruen, Erich S - 2002

Harvard University Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Harvard University Press, 2002. VG/VG to VG-. Softcover. DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; small creases/chips at edges; couple light scuffs & scratches. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; some yellowing; overall clean & tight. 386 pages Keywords: 0674007506

Harvard University Press, 2002 8vo (23.5 cm), xiv, 386 pp. Publisher's cloth backed boards and dust jacket (dj slightly frayed at extremities, front hinge somewhat cracked). In the first century CE, Jews living abroad vastly outnumbered those in Palestine, inhabiting regions spanning the Greek mainland, Aegean islands, Asia Minor, the Tigris-Euphrates valley, Egypt, and Italy. Examining hubs like Alexandria, Greek cities in Asia Minor, and Rome, Gruen scrutinizes the lives of diaspora Jews, elucidating their challenges, institutional frameworks, and adaptive strategies. Amidst sporadic harassment, this minority demonstrated resilience, with intellectuals deeply enmeshed in Greco-Roman culture yet adept at reshaping it for their own ends. Displaying both a reverence for their homeland and a dedication to local communities and Gentile governance, they navigated their identity with confidence, contributing to a vibrant cultural tapestry that defied conventional assimilation narratives, as Gruen's… Read More

Harvard University Press, May 2002. Not Stated Presumed First Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 386 pages. Gold lettering on a red background on the spine. Dust jacket is protected in Brodart. A minor spot on the front fore edge, otherwise this is an 'as new' copy of this history of the Jewish people during the four centuries between Alexander the Great and the destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70 C.E. Size: 6 x 9.5