Against Apion

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.