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Hexter, Jack H. was born on May 25, 1910 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Milton J. and Alma (Marks).
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J.H. Hexter’s classic survey of the historical roots of Judaism and Christianity is now available with a new preface and updated bibliography. The book defines the main components, principal influences, and most significant transformations of ancient Hebrew religious beliefs and then considers those of Christianity, showing how early Christianity arose out of the Judaic heritage. The first part of the book deals with the evolution of ancient Israel down to the end of the sixth century B.C.; the second chronicles the transition from Judaism to Christianity and the struggle of the early Christian communities against the pressures and power of the Roman Empire. Ranging over some 1500 years of ancient history, the book illuminates the cultural and intellectual impact of the Judaeo-Christian tradition.
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(Distinguished historian, J.H. Hexter, reflects on some ma...)
Distinguished historian, J.H. Hexter, reflects on some major historical works and their authors: Carl Becker, Wallace Ferguson, Hiram Haydn, Fernand Braudel, Lawrence Stone, Christopher Hill, and J.G. Pocock. The nature and condition of historical proof are Hexter's continual concerns as he examines the varying interpretations of history in early modern times, probing each thesis and testing it by marshalling the evidence offered in its support and counter-evidence that displays its vulnerability. Writing with pungency and wit, Hexter engages the reader with his authoritative and often controversial frameworks of historical truth.
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Hexter, Jack H. was born on May 25, 1910 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Milton J. and Alma (Marks).
Bachelor, University Cincinnati, 1931. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1933. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1937.
Doctor of Letters (honorary), Brown University, 1964. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Cincinnati, 1978. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University East Anglia, England, 1978.
Doctor of Humane Letters, Washington University, 1973. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Portland University, 1974.
Teacher, U. Cincinnati, 1936;
teacher, Harvard University, 1937;
teacher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1938;
teacher, Queens College, 1939-1957;
member of faculty, Washington University, St. Louis, 1957-1964;
professor of history, Washington University, St. Louis, 1957-1964;
department chairman, Washington University, St. Louis, 1957-1960;
Distinguished historian in residence, Washington University, St. Louis, 1978-1986;
John M. Olin professor of history of freedom, Washington University, St. Louis, 1986-1990;
director Center for history of freedom, Washington University, St. Louis, 1985-1989;
emeritus director, Washington University, St. Louis, 1990-1996;
professor of history, Yale University, 1964-1967;
Charles J. Stillé professor, Yale University, 1967-1978. Director Yale Center for Parliamentary History, 1965-1985. Associate seminars Columbia University, 1948-1996.
Founder Troops to Teachers Project, 1991. Initiatorof legislation in education PL103-160, 1991-1993.
(History, Classical Studies, European Studies)
(A reassessment of European history)
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Trustee Danforth Foundation, 1973-1978. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member New England History Association (president 1970-1971), American Conference British Studies (president 1973-1975), Royal History Society, American Academy Arts and Sciences (council 1979-1982), American Philosophical Society.
Married Ruth Mullin, March 29, 1942. Children— Christopher, Eleanor, Anne, Richard.