Publisher's Synopsis
The book, ""The Civil History of the Jews: From Joshua to Hadrian, with a Preliminary Chapter on the Mosaic History"" by T. Oswald Cockayne, is a comprehensive account of the history of the Jewish people from the time of Joshua to the reign of Hadrian. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the Mosaic history, while the second part covers the civil history of the Jews.The book begins with a preliminary chapter on the Mosaic history, which provides a detailed account of the history of the Jewish people from the time of Moses to the conquest of Canaan by Joshua. The author then goes on to discuss the civil history of the Jews, covering topics such as the period of the Judges, the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon, the division of the kingdom, and the Babylonian captivity.The book also covers the period of the Second Temple, including the Hellenistic period, the Maccabean revolt, and the reign of Herod the Great. The author then goes on to discuss the Roman period, covering topics such as the Jewish revolt against Rome, the destruction of the Second Temple, and the Bar Kokhba revolt.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the history of the Jewish people, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a complete picture of their civil and religious history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people and their contributions to world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
