Early Judaism (1920)

Early Judaism (1920) is a historical and theological study of Judaism during the Second Temple period, written by Laurence E. Browne. The book examines the development of Jewish thought and practice from the return from Babylonian exile to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. Browne explores the major religious and political movements of the time, including the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots, as well as the impact of Hellenistic culture on Judaism. The author also delves into the role of the Torah and the development of Jewish law, as well as the emergence of apocalyptic literature and messianic expectations. Browne's work provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and dynamic history of early Judaism, offering insights into the roots of modern Jewish thought and practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.