The Hasideans and the Origin of Pharisaism: A Study in 1 and 2 Maccabees

Kampen, John. The Hasideans and the Origin of Pharisaism: A Study in 1 and 2 Maccabees. Atlanta: Scholars Press. Society of Biblical Literature, (1988). First edition. 8vo. x,241pp. Original printed wraps. “1 and 2 Maccabees mention a group called the Hasideans (Hasidim) in connection with the description of the Jewish revolt against the brutal rule of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. This study sets out to describe what we can know about this enigmatic group in the light of the scholarship that has been conducted during the last two centuries. A literary analysis of the texts yields results different from those commonly accepted concerning the nature and significance of this group. A critical examination of the writings of Josephus and the references to the Hasidim contained in Early Rabbinic texts is also included.” Very minor scuffing on wraps. Tight copy with wraps in very good, interior in fine condition. Number 24 of the series “Society of Biblical Literature, Septuagint and Cognate Studies Series.” vg. Softcover. (26511) $50