Martin Goodman is professor of Jewish studies at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Wolfson College. His many books include A History of Judaism (Princeton), Rome and Jerusalem: The Clash of Ancient Civilizations, and The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Studies. He lives in Oxford, England.
Martin Goodman, steeped in both Jewish and classical sources, is the most significant historian of Jews and Judaism writing in the UK today, and one of the most significant in the world. As always, Goodman's work is clear, precise, and a pleasure to read. ---David Ruben, Jewish Chronicle Mr. Goodman has produced, in his latest work, a succinct and vigorous account that combines erudition and an eye for detail with graceful insights. ---Barry Strauss, The Wall Street Journal The Jewish War rightfully belongs in the biography series of lives of great religious books. . . . An exciting and excellent piece of intellectual history. I recommend it without any reservations. ---Rivkah Fishman-Duker, Jewish Political Studies Review