Selections From Josephus (Classic Reprint)

H. St. J. Thackeray

ISBN 10: 1330957520 / ISBN 13: 9781330957523

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous history of the Jewish people, covering a vast period from the time of Moses to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem. Through the authorââ â ¢s own eyewitness account of the Jewish War, the reader gains a unique perspective on the events that led to the fall of Judea. The author, a former Jewish general who later became a Roman citizen, offers insightful reflections on the complexities of Jewish culture, politics, and religion in the first century CE. The book provides detailed descriptions of the three major Jewish sects ââ â the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes ââ â and illuminates the philosophical and theological differences that divided them. It examines the life of Herod the Great, the challenges faced by Roman procurators in Judea, and the devastating consequences of the Jewish War. This book is a compelling resource for understanding the history, beliefs, and struggles of the Jewish people during this pivotal period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Selections From Josephus (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330957520
• ISBN 13: 9781330957523
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Judaism

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Synopsis

Explore the life and era of Josephus through carefully translated selections .

Delve into authentic, readable excerpts that illuminate the Jewish historian’s world, from his education and career to his firsthand accounts of war, politics, and culture.

This edition presents a selection-driven look at Josephus, with introductions and notes that help readers place the text in context. It offers a clear, approachable entry point to ancient sources for students, history readers, and general readers curious about the period.

• Accessible translations of key passages that cover Josephus’s life and major events.
• Contextual introductions that frame each excerpt within the broader history of the era.
• A structured sequence from autobiography to historical narrative, with notes and references for further study.
• Notes on chronology, themes, and the sources used to shape the selections.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, scholarly introduction to a foundational ancient source, without requiring prior expertise in the original languages or full scholarly apparatus.

About the Author

Flavius Josphus (c. A.D. 37-100) was born to an aristocratic Jewish family, served as a priest, and later became the commander of Jewish forces in Galilee following the revolt against Rome that began A.D. 66. Captured by the Romans, Josephus spent his later life in Rome under the patronage of the Roman emperors where he composed his history of the Jewish people and his account of the Jewish war that led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in A.D. 70.