Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-314) and indexes.
Contents
Unwrapping Philo's narrative -- Rights of residence of Alexandrian Jews in the Ptolemaic period -- Rights of residence of Alexandrian Jews in the Roman period -- Prefecture of Flaccus : the early years -- Precedent for the riots -- Spring 38 C.E. -- Agrippa in Alexandria -- Riots of 38 C.E. -- Cultural and religious background of the riots -- Years 39 and 41 C.E. -- Conclusions -- Appendices. Chronology ; Replacement of the prefect of Egypt at the emperor's death ; Prefect's jurisdiction over matters of status ; Topography of Alexandria ; Ethnics, patris, and the case of Alexandreus.
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