This journal supplement features scholarly articles on many aspects of Judaism, mostly from the Persian period through late Antiquity. In this collection of 23 contributions in honor of Hilhorst's 65th birthday retirement as a classical scholar from the U. of Groningen, the Netherlands, the editors (at the same campus) introduce his interests in philology, intertextual studies, and keeping this ancient heritage alive. Papers treat such topics as the interaction of the Old Testament with later Jewish and Christian writings, Greek influences, and the Martyrium literature. Includes a Hilhorst bibliography. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)