Flavius Josephus Books

Flavius Josephus, a 1st-century Jewish historian, passionately defends Judaism in this work against the false accusations made by Apion, an Alexandrian scholar. Through well-documented evidence and logical reasoning, Josephus counters claims of Jewish inferiority and recent origins, asserting the ancient roots of Jewish traditions and culture. He highlights the moral and intellectual strengths of the Jewish people, challenging Apion's portrayal of them as brutal and ignorant. This text serves as a significant defense of Jewish identity and heritage.

Flavius Josephus, a Greek author and warrior, provides a unique perspective on the history of the Jewish people, offering an alternative view of biblical events. This classic work has been newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format, enhancing its accessibility for contemporary readers.

Josephus’ account of a war marked by treachery and atrocity is a superbly detailed and evocative record of the Jewish rebellion against Rome between AD 66 and 70. Originally a rebel leader, Josephus changed sides after he was captured to become a Rome-appointed negotiator, and so was uniquely placed to observe these turbulent events, from the siege of Jerusalem to the final heroic resistance and mass suicides at Masada. His account provides much of what we know about the history of the Jews under Roman rule, with vivid portraits of such key figures as the Emperor Vespasian and Herod the Great. Often self-justifying and divided in its loyalties, The Jewish War nevertheless remains one of the most immediate accounts of war, its heroism and its horrors, ever written.

Whiston's translation, with an Introduction by Brian McGing. The works of the Jewish writer Flavius Josephus represent one of the most important records of Judaism and the Jews that survive from the ancient world. The Jewish Antiquities, his largest historical enterprise, is an account in twenty books of Jewish history from the creation to the outbreak of the Jewish revolt against Rome in AD 66. Here is all the drama of the Old Testament transformed into a historical narrative of Greco-Roman character; and more important, our only continuous account of Middle Eastern affairs in the two hundred years that led up to the revolt. William Whiston, successor to Isaac Newton as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, published his famous translation of Josephus' works in 1737. The modern system of chapter divisions has been added.

Focusing on the supremacy of pious reason over passion, this homily or philosophical discourse was composed in Koine Greek during the first or second century AD. While not included in most church Bibles, it serves as an appendix to the Greek Bible and holds canonical status in the Georgian Orthodox Church. Additionally, it was featured in the 1688 Romanian Orthodox and 18th-century Romanian Catholic Bibles under the name "Iosip" (Joseph), highlighting its significance in various religious traditions.

This book is a reproduction of an original historical work, produced by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to making literature accessible to individuals with impaired vision through large print formats. The focus on accessibility highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that historical texts can be enjoyed by a wider audience.

Flavius Josephus offers a unique perspective on biblical history through his classic account of the Jewish people, blending historical narrative with his experiences as a Greek author and warrior. This edition features a modern design and typesetting, making it accessible for contemporary readers. It's an essential read for those seeking an alternative view of Jewish history and heritage.

Focusing on accessibility, this book is a large print reproduction of a historical work, designed specifically for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature more inclusive, it aims to provide an easier reading experience while preserving the original content.