The Alexandrian riots of 38 C.E. and the persecution of the Jews [electronic resource] : a historical reconstruction / by Sandra Gambetti.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-314) and indexes.

Unwrapping Philo's narrative -- The rights of residence of Alexandrian Jews in the Ptolemaic period -- The rights of residence of Alexandrian Jews in the Roman period -- The prefecture of Flaccus : the early years -- The precedent for the riots -- Spring 38 C.E. -- Agrippa in Alexandria -- The riots of 38 C.E. -- The cultural and religious background of the riots -- The years 39 and 41 C.E. -- Conclusions -- Appendices. The chronology ; The replacement of the prefect of Egypt at the emperor's death ; The prefect's jurisdiction over matters of status ; The topography of Alexandria ; Ethnics, patris, and the case of Alexandreus.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.