The Makers and Teachers of Judaism

The Makers and Teachers of Judaism

Charles Foster Kent, American Old Testament scholar (1867-1925).


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Table of Contents

- About This Book

- Preface

- The Jews In Palestine And Egypt

- Ezekiel's Message To His Scattered Countrymen

- The Closing Years Of The Babylonian Rule

- The Rebuilding Of The Temple

- Zechariah's Visions And Encouraging Addresses

- Israel's Training And Destiny

- Conditions And Problems Within The Judean Community

- The Problem And Teachings Of The Book Of Job

- The Training And Mission Of The True Servant Of Jehovah

- Nehemiah's Work In Rebuilding The Walls Of Jerusalem

- Nehemiah's Social And Religious Reforms

- The Traditional Account Of The Adoption Of The Priestly Law

- The Jewish State During The Last Century Of Persian Rule

- The Greek And Maccabean Age

- The Jews Under Their Greek Rulers

- The Wise And Their Teachings

- The Different Currents Of Thought In Judaism During The Greek Period

- The Teachings Of Jesus The Son Of Sirach

- The Causes Of The Maccabean Struggle

- The Effect Of Persecution On The Jews

- The Victories That Gave The Jews Religious Liberty

- The Long Contest For Political Independence

- Peace And Prosperity Under Simon

- The Rule Of John Hyrcanus And Aristobulus

- The Pharisees, Sadducees, And Essenes

- The Life And Faith Of The Jews Of The Dispersion

- The Decline Of The Maccabean Kingdom

- The Rule Of Rome

- The Rise Of The Herodian House

- Herod's Policy And Reign

- Herod's Temple

- The Messianic Hopes And The Religious Beliefs Of Judaism

- Appendix I. A Practical Reference Library

- Appendix Ii. General Questions And Subjects For Special Research

- The Exile And Revival Of The Judean Community

- The Rule Of Rome