In the shadow of the Caesars : : Jewish life in Roman Italy / / by Samuele Rocca.
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Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-345). "The main contribution of this book is that it tries to determine how the Jews answered the challenges of Roman society. Thus, the book presents a refreshing approach to the nature of the Roman attitude toward Judaism and the Jews. In addition, it provides the first detailed examination of the demography and geography of the Jewish communities in Roman Italy. The book also offers a new look at the legal standing of the Jewish communitarian organization. Last but not least, this study also addresses the various facets of the culture of the Jews living in Roman Italy"-- Provided by publisher. Jews Italy History. Judaism Italy History. Italy Ethnic relations. Print version: Rocca, Samuele In the Shadow of the Caesars: Jewish Life in Roman Italy Boston : BRILL,c2022 Brill reference library of Judaism ; Volume 74. |
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