ABSTRACT
Employing a wide range of Jewish and non-Jewish sources, this chapter explores the lives of Jews and the history of Judaism in late antique Egypt. It is focused on an examination of the particularism of these Jews, analyzing their relationships not only with non-Jews in Egypt but also with Jews outside of Egypt. Furthermore, this chapter discusses various theories concerning a possible Rabbinization of Egyptian Jews and the impact of the growing significance of Palestinian rabbis in late antiquity. It also addresses the impact of Christianization in the region and the repercussions for local Jewish identities.
