Ancient Jewish History

A very extensive collection of annotated links to both primary and secondary sources on every imaginable aspect of the Biblical and post-Biblical periods with coverage of related fields, such as Greek and Roman studies. One can spend literally hours exploring its hundreds of links.

Provides detailed information on the history of the canon, texts and versions of the Bible with relevant bibliographies. Particularly noteworthy: a web directory of Biblical studies, including links to primary and secondary sources on ancient Judaism.

Extensive background information on the scrolls together with an inventory of finds by cave, timelines, bibliographies, links to web resources and to DSS related projects at a variety of academic institutions.

A site devoted to discussing the exact location of the First and Second Temples on Mount Moriah. Provides links to a variety of secondary resources on this subject and on the history of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount more generally.

Extensive set of resources on ancient Gnosticism , including primary and secondary sources. The former includes translations of the Nag Hammadi codices, the Corpus Hermeticum, and Manichaean and Mandaic writings, each of which is provided with an appropriate introduction.

A hypertext document containing pointers to internet-accessible files relating to the early Church, including documents, creeds, the writings of the Apostolic Fathers and other historical texts relevant to Church history.

Provides the key sources in English translation.

This forms part of a very large portal on many aspects of Jewish life and history. The portion on Jewish history contains a section on ancient Jewish history subdivided by a long list of subjects. For each, there is an essay and related bibliography. Example: Academies in Babylonia and Erez Israel. Please note also the many helpful maps included under a separate rubric.

Compilation of sources which make up the story of the Jewish people. The material encompasses primary sources, newspaper articles, artifacts, images, maps, videos, bibliographies, secondary sources and websites.” The sections relevant to our subject include: Dead Sea scrolls (edited by Prof. Lawrence Schiffman), Bible and beyond: archaeology and ancient documents, digging , Jews and Judaism in the Greco-Roman period (edited by Prof. Steven Fine).

Apart from links to the text and translation of Josephus’ writings, it also provides links to a lengthy list of online and offline secondary sources on Josephus and his works.

A tool for the historical study of Christian scriptures. Mostly excerpts from works by Jewish authors but also includes selections from non-Jewish sources that help bring the writings of Christian authors into a clearer cultural perspective.” Sources in English translation are divided by subjects: political, social, intellectual and cultural climates. Includes genealogical tables of dynasties and political figures, maps, sketches of important historical sites, and of Jewish and gentile works of the period.

Essays on Hellenistic/Roman religion & philosophy, archaeology and the Dead Sea scrolls, ancient Judaism, Christian origins (Tabor is associated with the gentile Noahide movement).

Part of the much larger Classics oriented Attalus website. Sources are provided in English translation in chronological order and then by source.

A collection of illustrated articles on a variety of subjects touching on the Land of Israel in the Greco-Roman period, with bibliographies.

A wide-ranging portal to information about ancient Iran. Of particular interest are links to articles under the subject headings: history and politics-Achaemenid dynasty, post-Achaemenid period, Arsacid/Parthian dynasty and Sassanian dynasty; imperialism, impact & influence on other cultures (here, for example, is an article by Graf on “Palestine under the Persians”); religions & beliefs- the articles collected here may be helpful in addressing the question of Iranian influence on the development of Judaism.

Primary focus is on numismatics but also contains information on Parthian art, history, archaeology and geography (note especially the fascinating maps). Includes an excellent resource page with links to further information

The stated aim is “to bring to light the importance of the Sasanian civilization in the context of late antique and world history.” It has sections on Sasanian history, geography (note the map) and prosopography (helpful genealogical chart of the Sasanian dynasty). Extensive section of primary sources, articles, bibliographies, images, numismatics, links to online resources. In short, most of what you would need to know about the Sasanians is collected here.

An extensive, illustrated presentation of the late Republican Roman army.

Concentrates on the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (331-30BCE) and also includes information on the subsequent Roman and Byzantine periods. Contains sections on the Ptolemies and the Judeo-Christian Bible and on the Jews of Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt.

In addition to historical overviews, it provides access to primary sources and websites which cover specific subjects, such as: literature, philosophy, and religion. It is part of a larger project (previously referred to in this guide) with additional sections on Rome and late antiquity.

An enormous site with links to journals, resources on ancient authors, history, philology, epigraphy, papyrology, religions, philosophy, numismatics, archaeology, bibliographies, mail-lists and blogs.

Interesting reconstruction of various aspects of the Roman army, with nice illustrations and sensible commentary.

Contains information on the history of the Empire by ruler, on cities and regions, images of the rulers, useful links to primary and secondary sources on the Empire and its main cities and a historical and numismatic bibliography (which is now slightly out of date.

A helpful annotated bibliography to help the beginner navigate his way through the thicket of publications, abbreviations, etc.

Analyzes important content of websites on religion with hyperlinks to major directories & documents. Sections include Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Archaeology & Religious Art, Biblical Studies, Greco-Roman Studies and Jewish Studies.