Rome and Judaea explores the nature of Judaea's first diplomatic mission to Rome during the Maccabean revolt: did it result in a sanctioned treaty or was it founded instead on amity? This book breaks new ground in this debate by bringing to light the "Roman-Jewish Friendship tablet," a newly discovered piece of evidence that challenges the theory Rome ratified an official treaty with Judaea. Incorporating interdisciplinary research and this new textual evidence, the book argues that Roman-Jewish relations during the Maccabean revolt were motivated by the Roman concept of diplomatic friendship, or amicitia.
Autorentext
Linda Zollschan is an independent research professional based in Israel. She obtained her PhD from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel.
Inhalt
Dedication Page
Introduction
Chapter 1: New Evidence: The Roman-Jewish Friendship Tablet
Chapter 2: The Timing of the Embassy
Chapter 3: Early Roman Ties of International Friendship with Hellenistic Powers
Chapter 4: Roman International Friendship
Chapter 5: The Treaty Hypothesis Revisited
Chapter 6: The Outcome of the Embassy
Chapter 7: Epilogue: From Jonathan to John Hyrcanus I
Bibliography
Index