Jewish History And Literature: Under The Maccabees And Herod is a book written by Bradley Hurt Alford and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of the Jewish history and literature during the reigns of the Maccabees and Herod the Great. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political and cultural changes that occurred during this period, including the Hellenization of Jewish culture and the rise of the Pharisees and Sadducees. The book also explores the religious and social developments of the Jewish people during this time, including the emergence of the synagogue and the development of the Jewish legal system. Alford draws upon a wide range of primary sources, including the works of Josephus, the Talmud, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of this important period of Jewish history. Overall, Jewish History And Literature: Under The Maccabees And Herod is an important work for scholars and students of Jewish history and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.