Download or read book Jews in the Hellenistic and Roman Cities written by John R. Bartlett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-05-19 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articles examine the city of Jerusalem and other Jewish communities of the Mediterranean diaspora, as reflected in the writings of Luke, Josephus and Philo. Topics covered include social identity, everyday life and religious practice. This will be of interest to students of Roman history, biblical studies, ancient Judaism and Hellenistic history.