First published in 1715, this monumental work of biblical scholarship by English theologian Humphrey Prideaux provides a comprehensive survey of Jewish history from the end of the biblical period to the dawn of Christianity. With exhaustive accounts of Jewish culture, religion, and politics, as well as analyses of the sources and evolution of the Old and New Testaments, the book remains a classic of religious and historical literature. A must-read for anyone interested in the roots of Western civilization and the history of the Jewish people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.