Richard A. Horlsey is Professor of Classics and Religion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He is author of Galilee: History, Politics, People; Archaeology, History, and Society in Galilee: The Social Context of Jesus and the Rabbis; and editor of Paul and Empire: Religion and Power in Roman Imperial Society, all published by Trinity Press.
."..a fascinating critique of contemporary theories regarding the
beginnings of Christianity and of rabbinic Judaism...There is a
good deal to be savoured in this book, and all splendidly
documented. Its contribution is greatly to be welcomed and deserves
to be given the most serious attention." Prof. James D. G. Dunn,
University of Durham, reviewing for Service International De
Documentation Judeo-Chretienne--Sanford Lakoff
."..uniquely valuable...thought-provoking...The book is the most
comprehensive and thorough survey of relevant scholarship that I
have yet seen...his critique methods of contemporary scholarship is
profound. This is a book that no one seriously interested in Jesus
studies or Galilean history should ignore." Thomas R. W.--Sanford
Lakoff "Religious Studies Review "
"Archaeology, History and Society in Galilee is a fascinating,
well-documented account of recent archaeological developments in
Galilee." The Very Rev. Charles U.--Sanford Lakoff "The Living
Church "
"Few stones are left unturned as Horsley assesses, evaluates, or
probes the social, political, economic, cultural, and religious
background to Jesus and the rabbis in Galilee...Horsley has
succeeded in his primary goal of provisionally engaging scholars
from various fields in an inter-disciplinary dialogue centered
around the Galilee. Although many of his specific interpretations
will no doubt be disputed, [the book] asks penetrating questions
that give scholars pause to reflect upon their paradigms of
religion and society, provides a challenge to make explicit their
operative models of the ancient world, and invites alternative
interpretations interpretations, however, that will be judged by
standards that include the literary evidence and material remains.
As such, the book deserves a careful reading by scholars in the
fields of archaeology, rabbinics, and early Christianity." Jonathan
L. Reed, reviewing for Journal for the Study of Judaism--Sanford
Lakoff
"Horsley's greatest strength as a scholar is his ability to
translate difficult concepts into social theory and models...New
Testament and rabbinic scholars must read the archaeological
literature and engage in a dialogue with archaeologists. Horsley
has begun this important process, and for this we are all in his
debt. Further, Horsley writes in a vivid and compelling style, and
his extensive notes make this semi-popular book useful for college,
seminary or even graduate study." Eric M./August 1997--Sanford
Lakoff "Biblical Archaeology Review "
"This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on the
history and culture of Galilee...He challenges the accepted
theories, reinterpreting the evidence and offering a new
understanding of the rural people of Upper and Lower
Galilee...Recommended for upper-division undergraduates, graduate
and seminary students, and professionals in the field." L.
A.--Sanford Lakoff "CHOICE "
"Horsley provides helpful models for the use of social sciences for
the study of ancient Galilee" Journal of Jewish Studies
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