Simha Gross, a fellow at IIAS and part of the "Judæo-Persian and Persian Textual Landscapes: Towards an Intellectual History of Medieval Iranian Jewry" research group, just published a significant work titled "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity" through Cambridge University Press.

Gross's book challenges existing scholarly narratives concerning the relationship between Babylonian Jews and the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE). Drawing extensively from the Babylonian Talmud, Gross argues that Sasanian rule had a more profound impact on Jewish life in Babylonia than previously acknowledged. He contends that Babylonian Jews actively engaged with Sasanian socio-political structures, shaping their identity and traditions within this framework.

The book offers a fresh perspective on the dynamic interaction between Jewish and Persian cultures during late antiquity. Those interested in exploring this topic further can find the book available for purchase on Amazon via the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Babylonian-Jews-Sasanian-Imperialism-Antiquity/dp...