The Hasmoneans: Ideology, Archaeology, Identity

By Regev Eyal and Eyal Regev

Eyal Regev presents an inter-disciplinary analysis of the Hasmoneans: How they perceived themselves and their role in Jewish history, and how they wanted to be perceived by their subjects. By exploring the ways-some common among ancient monarchies, others unique-in which the Hasmoneans shored up their authority, the author reveals the deliberate and innovative construction of a national politico-religious ideology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 352555043X
• ISBN13: 9783525550434
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.4"