The Jews among the Greeks and Romans

"The Jews among the Greeks and Romans" by Max Radin is a historical exploration of the dynamic relationship between Jewish communities and the dominant cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning from the end of the Babylonian Exile to the rise of Christianity. The book investigates how these intercultural exchanges molded Jewish identity and paved the way for future interactions with different civilizations. Radin acknowledges existing research while also recognizing his perspective as a Jewish scholar. He stresses the importance of understanding the concepts of race and religion during this era and touches upon the profound influence of Greek and Roman thought on Jewish philosophy and culture. Radin's goal is to offer a finely detailed understanding of how Jewish communities engaged with and were shaped by the Greek and Roman worlds.