Crossing Over Sea and Land
| Author | : Michael F. Bird |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2010-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801045630 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801045639 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (639 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Crossing Over Sea and Land by : Michael F. Bird
Download or read book Crossing Over Sea and Land written by Michael F. Bird and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was the extent and nature of Jewish proselytizing activity amongst non-Jews in Palestine and the Greco-Roman diaspora leading up to and during the beginnings of the Christian era? Was there a clear missional direction? How did Second-Temple Judaism recruit converts and gain sympathizers? This book strives to address these questions, representing an update of the discussion while also breaking new ground. A "source book" of key texts is provided at the end.
