Judaism through the Eyes of Jesus: A View of Ancient Jewish Sects from the New Testament Era (Biblia.com)

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The Jewish world Jesus lived in was diverse and nuanced. Attempting to debunk common views of first-century Jews as being only a pharisaical people who rejected the messiah, Randy Weiss explores the diversity in Jewish culture and how it impacted Jesus and his followers. Weiss introduces the cultures and practices of ancient Israel, describing the environment Jesus inhabited during his time on...

The Temple in Jerusalem assured Herod, Rome, and the Sadduccean high priest of perpetual wealth. Jerusalem was prescribed by God to be the only place in the world where a Jew could offer sacrifices. Although the Samaritans, a fascinating group warranting more study later in this investigation, continued to venerate Mount Gerizim. The only traditionally accepted location for the altar was in the Temple. The Temple brought the pilgrims. The Temple brought the Temple tax. The pilgrims brought the money.

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