Ancient Jewish Social History

The economic history of the Jews in Palestine in late antiquity

Jewish women in the Diaspora.

Two main social structures competed in ancient Israel. The people were united under the monarchy, which organized the state for administrative and taxation purposes. At the same time, the Israelites held fast to their tribal associations.

What daily life was like from the first through fifth centuries.

Jewish law guided marriage, divorce, and child-rearing in the ancient world.