Remains of the Jews The Holy Land and Christian Empire in Late Antiquity

"This is an extensive and well-constructed book. The use of post-colonial criticism is novel and thought-provoking, and provides many new and interesting readings of relevant ancient literature. Jacobs makes his case with skill and enthusiasm." - Hebraic Political Studies "He presents the detailed exegetical, historical, and critical analysis of imperial Christianity in an accessible and highly engaging style." - Review of Biblical Literature "[Jacobs's] skillful use of postmodern and postcolonial theories, coupled with his solid knowledge of the relevant sources and scholarly literature, are remarkable....Overall this is a challenging and thought-provoking study that forces the reader to reconsider accepted assumptions and hypotheses." - Histoire Sociale/Social History "[Jacobs] gives smart readings of some familiar sources and draws connections that no one has seen before." - Theological Studies