Selections from Josephus (1919) - Softcover

Josephus, Flavius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104464101 ISBN 13: 9781104464103

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Selections From Josephus is a book written by Josephus, Flavius and published in 1919. The book is a compilation of selected works from the historian's writings, which provide an insight into the history of the Jews during the Roman Empire. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of Jewish history. The first section covers the period from the creation of the world to the death of Isaac. The second section covers the period from the death of Isaac to the death of Moses. The third section covers the period from the death of Moses to the reign of David. The fourth section covers the period from the reign of David to the Babylonian exile. The fifth section covers the period from the Babylonian exile to the time of Herod. The sixth section covers the period from the time of Herod to the destruction of Jerusalem. The book is an important historical document that provides an insight into the life and times of the Jews during the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104464101
• ISBN 13: 9781104464103
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 218