Mohr Siebeck Jews and Christians in Graeco-Roman Context

Explore the religious and cultural landscape of the early Christian era with this scholarly collection. Published by Mohr Siebeck to honor Pieter W. van der Horst on his 60th birthday and retirement from Utrecht University, this volume provides deep insights into the world of early Judaism, Samaritanism, and Hellenism. The book features 30 selected essays that examine how Jewish culture interacted with Hellenistic influences during the centuries around the turn of the era. Readers will find detailed studies on the Samaritan world and its historical conflicts, providing a clearer picture of the social environment surrounding early Christianity. This collection also addresses complex linguistic challenges, offering studies on New Testament translation problems through the lens of Greek philology. It serves as a significant resource for those studying the intersection of ancient religious traditions and the cultural milieu that shaped early Christian history.