4. Judaism in the First Century
A look at the state of politics surrounding Palestine and the Greco-Roman World before and during the events of the New Testament.
The New Testament primarily takes place in the region of Palestine, a recent addition to the Roman Empire and historical homeland of the Jewish people. If you already know the story of Jesus Christ, you may be familiar with elements like the Roman census, King Herod, Pontius Pilate, and the infamous Roman execution method of crucifixion. The Greco-Roman world and its effects on Jewish communities clearly played a major role in Jesus’ life. But what led to Roman domination over Palestine, and how did families of the time adapt and integrate?
In this lecture from Yale Open Courses by Professor Dale B. Martin, the historical context of the New Testament is laid out from the perspective of Judaism. Professor Martin covers the political significance of Palestine and the conflict between Jewish communities as they decided to either embrace or reject Hellenization, or the spread of Greek culture.
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