The Collected Works of Josephus

by Flavius Josphus, William Whiston (Translator)

Overview

THE COLLECTED WORKS OF JOSEPHUS contains the five extant works of Romano-Jewish historian Titus Flavius Josephus. Collectively, the works of Josephus provide valuable insight into Jewish history, priestly and royal ancestry, Jewish hagiography, the first Jewish-Roman war, and the destruction of Jerusalem. Josephus also provides some of the earliest history of Jesus Christ outside of the gospels as well as insights into first century Judaism and early Christianity. Includes extensive footnoting and active tables of contents for easy navigation.

• The Wars of the Jews
• Josephus’ Discourse to the Greeks Concerning Hades
• The Antiquities of the Jews
• Against Apion
• The Life of Flavius Josephus

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012841674
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	07/06/2011
Series:	Halcyon Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Titus Flavius Josephus (born Joseph ben Mattathias) (37-c.100 A.D.) was a law-observant Jew born and raised in Jerusalem. Through his mother, he descended from the former Hasmonean rulers of Judea. Josephus fought against the Romans in the First Jewish-Roman War. After being captured by the Romans, Josephus was pardoned and became a Roman citizen. He wrote all of his works in Rome under Roman patronage.