The Dictionary of Early Judaism is the first reference work devoted exclusively to Second Temple Judaism (fourth century b.c.e. through second century c.e.). Th

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Engage fourteen essays from an international group of experts There is little direct evidence for formal education in the Bible and in the texts of Second Templ

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