In dit tweede deel met prof. dr. Jürgen Zangenberg van de Universiteit Leiden gaan we wederom naar het Jeruzalem van koning Herodes. We bespreken uit bouwprogramma van Herodes, gaan uitgebreid in... Show moreIn dit tweede deel met prof. dr. Jürgen Zangenberg van de Universiteit Leiden gaan we wederom naar het Jeruzalem van koning Herodes. We bespreken uit bouwprogramma van Herodes, gaan uitgebreid in op de verbouwing van de beroemde Tweede Tempel en bespreken of en hoe Herodes als een messias werd gezien... of dat wellicht zelf propageerde te zijn. Show less
Met prof. dr. Jürgen Zangenberg van de Universiteit Leiden gaan we naar het Jeruzalem van koning Herodes: de eerste eeuw voor en de eerste eeuw na Christus. In dit eerste deel van een tweeluik over... Show moreMet prof. dr. Jürgen Zangenberg van de Universiteit Leiden gaan we naar het Jeruzalem van koning Herodes: de eerste eeuw voor en de eerste eeuw na Christus. In dit eerste deel van een tweeluik over deze fascinerende stad en een beroemde/beruchte heerser bespreken we de periode van handelen, zoomen we in op de stad en Jürgen licht toe hoe we de regio in deze periode van de Oudheid, als onderdeel van het Romeinse rijk, moeten duiden. Show less
This companion volume to Ancient Synagogues Revealed, published in 1981, apprises the reader of the latest archaeological and historical data culled from the excavations of ancient synagogues since... Show moreThis companion volume to Ancient Synagogues Revealed, published in 1981, apprises the reader of the latest archaeological and historical data culled from the excavations of ancient synagogues since that date. The articles, written by the excavators of these sites, reveal a plethora of synagogue buildings, artistic remains, inscriptions, and small finds that shed light on many aspects of this ancient institution and increase the number and range of scholarly interpretations and theories regarding the synagogue in the first millennium of its existence. Diverse aspects of the ancient synagogue—archaeology, history, art, epigraphy, language, and literature—allow for new and creative interpretations of these intriguing archaeological finds.The article describes the results of excavations carried out by Kinneret Regional Project in the Late-Roman/Byzantine synagogue of Horvat Kur/Galilee. Show less
This article analyses the legal position of Christian communities in the Roman Empire before the middle of third century CE. It will be argued that the treatment of this group, which has often been... Show moreThis article analyses the legal position of Christian communities in the Roman Empire before the middle of third century CE. It will be argued that the treatment of this group, which has often been marked as unique by both public opinion and academic debate, can only be explained by placing Christianity within the broader societal and administrative framework of the Roman world. A comparison with the treatment of other contemporary religious groups is necessary for a better understanding of the underlying principles and mechanisms that collectively shaped the Roman authorities’ attitudes towards these religious communities. Show less
The legal treatment of Christianity in the Roman world continues to be a source of seemingly endless cultural and historical fascination. At least partially due to numerous well-known stories about... Show moreThe legal treatment of Christianity in the Roman world continues to be a source of seemingly endless cultural and historical fascination. At least partially due to numerous well-known stories about persecution and martyrdom, the idea has persisted that the marginalised position of early Christians was unusual, or even unique, within the otherwise almost proverbially religiously tolerant Roman world. This study aims provide a more nuanced understanding by systematically analysing how early Christians were embedded in, and interacted with, the Roman legal system of the imperial period. It does so in two ways. Firstly, this project is not just concerned with the contents of Roman legal measures, but also with their origins and enforcement. By taking all stages of the legal process into account, it becomes possible to investigate the mechanisms and underlying principles that shaped these measures, and to firmly embed them in their historical context. Secondly, the legal position of Christians is compared to two contemporary religious movements, namely Jewish communities and practitioners of divination. This serves to paint a more comprehensive picture of the legal treatment of religious groups in the Roman world in general, and to more precisely locate early Christianity within the wider religious landscape. Show less
