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Maurice H. Harris. A Thousand Years of Jewish History
A Thousand Years of Jewish History
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preface to the Revised Edition
CHRONOLOGICAL TABLES
Themes for Discussion
BOOK I
JUDEA, A VASSAL STATE
CHAPTER I
UNDER PERSIAN SWAY
Political Silence
Religious Activity
Priest and Synagogue
The Bible Canon
Notes and References. Persian Influence:
Judaism as Law:
Bible Books:
Theme for discussion:
Chronological Table
CHAPTER II
GREEK AND JEW
Alexander the Great
Judea Part of Greco-Egypt
Joseph the Satrap
Judea Part of Greco-Syria
Notes and References. Greek and Jew:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER III
JUDEA FIGHTS FOR ITS FAITH
High Priest's Office Sold
Religious Persecution
Judas Maccabeus
Feast of Hanukkah
The Book of Daniel
Notes and References. Birthday of the Maccabees:
Daniel:
CHAPTER IV
JUDEA FIGHTS FOR ITS INDEPENDENCE
Death of Eleazar
Death of Judas
Jonathan
Independence
Notes and References. Calendar:
Independence:
Theme for Discussion:
CHAPTER V
THE APOCRYPHA
I Esdras
II Esdras
Tobit
Judith
Additions to the Book of Esther
Wisdom Literature
Ecclesiasticus
Wisdom of Solomon
Baruch
Song of the Three Holy Children:
History of Susanna
Bel and the Dragon
Prayer of Manasses
I and II Maccabees
Notes and References. Apocrypha:
Ecclesiasticus:
Wisdom Literature:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER VI
IN THE DIASPORA
Egypt
The Septuagint
Onias and His Temple
Notes and References. The Septuagint:
Temple of Onias:
Christianity.:
Theme for Discussion:
BOOK II
JUDEA INDEPENDENT
CHAPTER VII
PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES
Simon
Hyrcanus I
Pharisees and Sadducees
Essenes
Notes and References. Hasmonean:
Pharisees and Sadducees:
King:
Samaritans:
Theme for Discussion:
CHAPTER VIII
A ROYAL HOUSE AGAIN
Aristobulus
Alexander Janneus
Queen Salome Alexandra
The "Pairs."
Notes and References. Sayings of the Fathers:
Water Festival:
Theme for Discussion:
CHAPTER IX
RIVAL CLAIMANTS FOR THE THRONE
Aristobulus II
Antipater the Idumean
Prayer of Onias
Pompey Takes Jerusalem
CHAPTER X
JUDEA UNDER ROMAN SUZERAINTY
Growth of Rome
From First Triumvirate to Empire
Herod Enters on the Scene
The Last Hasmonean Ruler
Theme for Discussion
CHAPTER XI
HEROD
Herod as Man
Herod as Builder
Herod as Father
Notes and References. Mariamne
Rome
Herod
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XII
HILLEL
Hillel as Moralist
Hillel as Legislator
Last Days
Shammai
Notes and References. Law and Equity:
Theme for Discussion:
CHAPTER XIII
HEROD'S SUCCESSORS
Antipas and John the Baptist
The Last Herodian
Judea Part of a Roman Province
Notes and References
Tetrarch:
BOOK III
JUDEA UNDER ROME
CHAPTER XIV
PILATE THE PROCURATOR
Procurators in general
Pilate in Particular
Proselytes
Notes and References
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XV
JESUS OF NAZARETH
The Messianic Hope
Jesus the Man
Jesus the Messiah
Christianity
Notes and References. Biography of Jesus:
Teachings of Jesus:
The Crucifixion:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XVI
THE ALEXANDRIAN SCHOOL
Jew and Greek
Jewish Missionaries
Note. Aryans and Semites:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XVII
PHILO-JUDEUS
His Bible Commentary
His Philosophy
The Logos
His Ethics
Notes and References. The Logos:
Philo:
Greek Law and Jewish:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XVIII
A JEWISH KING ONCE MORE
The Mad Emperor Caligula
Agrippa's Youth
Agrippa the King
Rabbi Gamaliel
Agrippa Slain
Agrippa II
Note
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XIX
THE LAST PROCURATORS
The Zealots
The Sicarii
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XX
JUDEA'S WAR WITH ROME
Revolution
A Peace Party
Josephus
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXI
THE SIEGE
The North Succumbs
Rival Parties in Jerusalem
Note
CHAPTER XXII
THE FALL OF JERUSALEM
Masada, the Last Fortress
The Remnant Again
CHAPTER XXIII
JOSEPHUS AND HIS WORKS
His Early Life
Josephus vs. Jeremiah
History of the Jews
Contra Apion
Notes and References. Historians:
Defenders:
Josephus and Christianity:
Theme for discussion:
BOOK IV
THE TALMUDIC ERA
CHAPTER XXIV
JOCHANAN BEN ZAKKAI
The Academy at Jamnia
Prayer replaces Sacrifice
The Tannaim
Halacha and Agada
Notes and References. Sacrificial Worship:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXV
THE PALESTINIAN ACADEMIES
Rabban Gamaliel II
R. Joshua
Ordination of Rabbis
The Prayer Book
Notes and References. The Prayer Book:
The Temple Fasts:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXVI
JUDAISM AND THE CHURCH
The Development of Christianity
Old and New Testaments
Gnostics
Notes and References
Jewish Scripture and Church Doctrine:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXVII
ROME'S REGIME AFTER JUDEA'S OVERTHROW
Proselytes Again
Revolt against Trajan
Hadrian's "Promise."
Notes and References. Proselytes:
CHAPTER XXVIII
AKIBA
Love and Law
Akiba's Ethics
Law and Faith
Notes and References
Akiba:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXIX
LAST STRUGGLE FOR LIBERTY
Bar Cochba
General Severus
Law and Life
Martyrdom
Note
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXX
R. JUDAH, "THE SAINT," AND HIS TIMES
Mair and Beruriah
Judah ha-Nasi
Other Famous Teachers
Note and Reference
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXXI
THE MISHNA
I. SEEDS: AGRICULTURAL LAWS
II. FESTIVALS
III. WOMEN
IV. DAMAGES: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW
V. SACRED THINGS
VI. PURIFICATION
FOOTNOTES:
Amoraim
Notes and References
Theme for discussion:
Chronological Table
CHAPTER XXXII
BABYLONIA AND ITS SCHOOLS
Babylon's Varied Rulers
Resh Galutha
Rab and Samuel
Zoroastrism
Babylonian Schools
Notes and References. Patriotism and Judaism
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXXIII
CHRISTIANITY THE STATE CHURCH OF ROME
Rome's Decline
Why Christianity Appealed to Romans
Constantine
Judaism and Christianity Contrasted
The Calendar
CHAPTER XXXIV
THE DIVISION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Julian
Two Roman Empires
Huns, Goths and Vandals
Persecution of the Jews
Notes and References
Theme for discussion:
Chronological Table
CHAPTER XXXV
THE TALMUD
The Gemara
The Contents
Talmudic Literature
Saboraim
Notes and References. Language of the Talmud:
Ethics of Talmud:
The Law of the Talmud:
Themes for Discussion:
CHAPTER XXXVI
SAYINGS AND STORIES OF THE SAGES OF THE TALMUD
God
Providence
Prayer
Righteousness
The Study of the law
Education in General
Parents and Children
Woman
CHAPTER XXXVII
SAYINGS AND STORIES OF THE SAGES
Work
Truth
Justice and Honesty
Kindness
Charity
Humility and Patience
Sin
Repentance
Death and Immortality
Wit and Humor
Notes and References
BOOK V
SHEM AND JAPHETH
CHAPTER XXXVIII
BEGINNING OF THE JEWISH MIDDLE AGES
In the Byzantine Empire
Laws of Justinian
Jews again Involved in War
Rome's Successors
Italy
The Popes
Slavery and Trade
Notes and References. Slavery and the Jews:
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XXXIX
IN THE SPANISH PENINSULA
Gaul and the Franks
Vicissitudes in Spain
Note
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XL
ARABIA
The Land and the People
Arabian Jews
Jussuf the Proselyte
Samuel the Chivalrous
Note
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XLI
MOHAMMED
The Hegira
Note
Theme for discussion:
CHAPTER XLII
ISLAM AND THE JEWS
Christianity and Islam
The Koran or the Sword
Spread of Islam
Fall of Visigothic Spain
Note. The Koran:
Theme for discussion:
Index
