Titus Flavius Josephus was a 1st-century Romano-Jewish historian whose work centers on Jewish history, with a particular focus on the 1st century AD and the First Jewish-Roman War. His pivotal writings, such as 'The Jewish War' and 'Antiquities of the Jews,' offer invaluable insight into 1st-century Judaism and the backdrop of Early Christianity. Josephus chronicles events from a Jewish perspective, though his work has sometimes been characterized as pro-Roman propaganda due to imperial patronage. His narratives reveal the complex interplay between Jewish and Roman cultures during a critical period.
This classic collection of historical texts is essential for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people. With detailed accounts of the wars, politics, and religious practices of the ancient world, these works offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Flavius Josephus was a first-century Jewish historian who chronicled the turbulent political and religious events of his time. In this comprehensive collection of his writings, readers will find a wealth of information on topics ranging from the Jewish War to the reigns of Julius Caesar and Augustus. The seven dissertations included in this volume are especially valuable for their insights into early Christian history and doctrine. This book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient history and religion.
This book contains the five books of the Antiquities of the Jews by Flavius Josephus, a first-century Jewish historian. The books provide a detailed account of the history of the Jewish people from the creation of the world to the outbreak of the Jewish war with Rome.
First published in 1737, The Works of Josephus is a collection of writings by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. The book includes his most famous work, The Jewish War, as well as other historical and autobiographical writings. This edition features a life of Josephus written by the author himself. This work is of historical and religious significance, providing insight into the ancient world and the life and times of Josephus. It will interest scholars and enthusiasts of history, religion, and the classics.
Flavius Josephus's comprehensive writings on Jewish history and culture are presented here in their entirety, translated from the original Greek according to Siwart Haverkamp's accurate edition. With copious notes and proper observations, this work provides readers with a detailed look into the traditions and practices of Jewish culture throughout history.
This volume is a comprehensive collection of the works of Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the 1st century AD and wrote extensively on Jewish history and culture. This edition includes three dissertations on biblical figures and events, providing an invaluable resource for biblical scholars and history buffs alike.
This comprehensive history of the Jews offers an in-depth account of their experiences from the Babylonian Captivity to the destruction of the Second Temple. Written by the celebrated historian Flavius Josephus and updated by Peter Beer, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history and culture.
The Works of Josephus is a first-century Romano-Jewish historian and writer of priestly and royal ancestry who recorded Jewish history, with special emphasis on the 1st century AD and the First Jewish-Roman War.
This book is a translation of the works of Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the first century AD. The book covers the history of the Jewish people from the time of Moses to the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, and it is an invaluable resource for scholars and historians interested in the ancient world. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history and culture.