Table of Contents

Contents: The International Background – The Judean Background – The Maccabean Revolt – Judas Turns to Rome – Renewal under Jonathan and Simon – Renewal under John Hyrcanus – From Eulogy to Silence – Pompey Intervenes – The Pompeian Settlement – The Civil War – The Triumviral Period.

About the Author

Chris Seeman holds a PhD in Near Eastern religions from the University of California at Berkeley. He is Associate Professor of Theology at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. His previous publications include contributions to The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism, The Lexham Bible Dictionary, and Blackwell’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History.

Reviews

«Chris Seeman offers refreshing insights and challenging hypotheses concerning the development of the Hasmonean high priesthood and its role in relations with Rome. Although readers may not always find themselves in agreement, there is much that can be learned from this important study.» (Joseph Sievers, Professor of Jewish History and Literature
of the Hellenistic Period, Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome)