Josephus: The Jewish War (First Edition)

Newly translated with extensive commentary and archaeological background illustrations. Boards are bound in turquoise publisher's cloth. Covers are plain with gilt lettering on the spine. Profusely illustrated in both color and black and white throughout. Indexed. 526 pp. Illustrated dust jacket is lettered in turquoise and white against a black background. Gaalya Cornfeld is an internationally known and widely translated scholar and publisher. He specializes in biblical postbiblical lore, illustrating his books from an extensive collection of photographs. This work includes numerous photographs, with thirty-two pages in full color. G. Cornfeld has produced a simplified translation of Josephus' Greek text and has written an accompanying commentary in which he clarifies obscure and difficult words and passages. His explanation of many historical, geographical, and cultural points adds greatly to an understanding of the events of Josephus' history. This book was written in close consultation both with Professor Benjamin Mazar, dean of Israeli archaeology and authority on Josephus, and with Dr. Paul I. Maier, Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University and an authority on Roman history. Josephus: The Jewish War is a modern classic for everyone. (From the dust jacket).CONDITION: Book is near fine with bumped corners. Hinges are strong and binding is sound. Unmarked. Dust jacket is also near fine with wear and light wrinkling along the extremities, and a price sticker from a previous owner at the back. Illustrations are wonderful. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and weight of this copy, an additional shipping charge may apply and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.…