1. Urban development and the new elites; 2. Land tenancy and agricultural labor: 'the land is mine'; 3. Taxation: render unto Caesar and the local elites; 4. Economy of the sacred; 5. Material culture from table to grave; Conclusion; Appendix A. Herodian rulers; Appendix B. High priests during the Early Roman period; Appendix C. Palmyra duties (137 CE).
Examines how socioeconomic relations between Judaean elites and non-elites changed as Palestine became part of the Roman Empire.
Anthony Keddie holds a M.A. from Yale Divinity School and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin. A former SBL Regional Scholar, Keddie is the author of Revelations of Ideology: Apocalyptic Class Politics in Early Roman Palestine (2018) and co-author of Jewish Fictional Letters from Hellenistic Egypt (2018).
'Anthony Keddie's study of class and power in first century Judea
brings refreshing realism to the study of a period that is often
viewed through the lens of the history of ideas. At the same time,
he appreciates that texts do not simply reflect economic realities,
but are constructive attempts to shape the changing ideologies of
class. An excellent contribution to the study of the matrix of the
Christian movement.' John J. Collins, Yale University,
Connecticut
'Were Jesus' movement and the First Jewish Revolt consequences of
increased income inequality and the exploitation of the lower
classes in Roman Palestine? Through a detailed analysis of literary
sources and archaeological evidence, Keddie convincingly argues
against this view, concluding that changes to class distinctions
under Roman rule occurred only gradually, and with a mixed impact
on non-elites. Keddie's book is required reading for anyone seeking
to understand the socio-economic circumstances under which Jesus'
movement emerged.' Jodi Magness, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill
'This book is invaluable for situating the New Testament stories in
the context of a real world. The 70 page bibliography is also a
fingerlickin' resource.' Henry Wansbrough, Church Times
'… a valuable reference for scholars and graduate students.'
Michael Kochenash, Religious Studies Review
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