Lawrence H. Schiffman
Lawrence H. Schiffman is the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Yeshiva University.
Articles by Lawrence H. Schiffman
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
The Great Revolt
Jewish factions rebel against Roman rule in Palestine.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
The Land of Israel Under Roman Rule
Judea becomes a Roman tributary.
The Land of Israel in the Hellenistic Age
While the Seleucids and Ptolemies battled for control of Palestine, Hellenism--the synthesis of Greek and native Near Eastern cultures--took hold.
Building the Second Temple
The historical importance and practical history of rebuilding ancient Judaism's sacred center.
