In this book, flavius josephus gives a detailed and grisly eyewitness account of the destruction of jerusalem and the slaughter of over 1. The complete works of flavius josephus is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in jewish or biblical history. Autobiography titus flavius josephus was a firstcentury romanojewish scholar, historian. For he was the doer of incredible things, and the teacher of such.
Includes contemporary maps, timelines, family trees, coinage, and units of measure, as well as modern view of history and analysis of josephus works. Flavius josephus was a famous jewish historian, priest, and scholar. Most importantly, youll meet the historical jesus in josephus writings, as well as john the baptist and other familiar faces. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference. Ive owned the book for many years and finally bought it for my kindle. As a commander in the jewish revolt, josephus attempted to persuade his companions to open the gates of yodfat for the romans, and when. What is the best works and edition of josephus to read.
The works of flavius josephus, the learned and authentic jewish historian and celebrated warrior. Flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews, book 15. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. In the process, josephus provides substantial firsthand corroboration of the biblical record. Josephus here truly determines, that the year that the flood began, our hebrew and samaritan, and perhaps josephuss own copy, more rightly placed it on the 17th day, instead of the 27th, as here. Copy freely war of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion josephus was born joseph ben mattathias in 37 c. Titus flavius josephus born yosef ben matityahu was a firstcentury romanojewish historian. The war of the jews the antiquities of the jews against apion discourse to the greeks concerning hades the life of flavius josephus. Discover book depositorys huge selection of flavius josephus books online. Spent many wonderful hours reading this early 1st century jewish historian. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
The extant manuscripts of the book antiquities of the jews, written by the firstcentury jewish historian flavius josephus around 9394 ad, contain two references to jesus of nazareth and one reference to john the baptist the first and most extensive reference to jesus in the antiquities, found in book 18, states that jesus was the messiah and a wise teacher who was crucified by pilate. Navigate easily to any book from table of contents or search for the words or phrases. Rome, through the eyes of flavius josephus the new york. Josephus is our only source of knowledge for much of the history of judaism in the first century ce.
The antiquities of the jews full audiobook by flavius. Book xviii contains in chapter iii the celebrated passage in which mention is made of the redeemer in the following words. Josephus works, particularly the wars of the jews and antiquities of the jews, are some of the most important historical accounts to come out of the first century ad. Flavius josephus, jewish priest, scholar, and historian who wrote valuable works on the jewish revolt of 6670 and on earlier jewish history. This site is dedicated to the works of the jewish historian flavius josephus 37 ce circa 100 ce for centuries josephus works were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible. The project gutenberg ebook of the wars of the jews or history of the destruction of jerusalem, by flavius josephus this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Selections from his works bnai brith jewish heritage classics series by josephus, flavius wasserstein, abraham editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Josephus was a firstcentury romanojewish scholar, historian and hagiographer, who was born in jerusalemthen part of roman judeato a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry. This citadel was built by the kings of the asamonean race, who were also high priests before herod, and they called it the tower, in which were reposited the vestments of the high priest, which the high priest only put on at the time when he was to offer. It was inserted into josephus book by a later christian copyist, probably in the third or fourth century.
His books provide essential background for an understanding. The romanojewish historian, as well as describing jewish history and religion to his roman audience, also documented the fall of jerusalem. Complete and unabridged, new updated edition josephus, flavius, whiston, william on. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. See all books authored by flavius josephus, including the works of josephus, and the jewish war, and more on. Flavius josephus, the wars of the jews, book i, section 31. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. He excelled in his studies of jewish law and studied with the sadducees, pharisees, and the essenes, eventually aligning himself with the pharisees. War of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion. Josephus was born jerusalem of a priestly and royal fa. Book i book ii book iii book iv book v book vi book vii section.
About this time lived jesus, a man full of wisdom, if indeed one may call him a man. Project gutenberg offers 61811 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. The new complete works of josephus book pdf download. Pdf the new complete works of josephus download full. This meticulously edited collection has been formatted for your ereader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Flavius josephus books list of books by author flavius josephus. His complete writings, books, and antiquities were translated by william whiston. An online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article josephus, flavius. The antiquities of the jewsbook xviii wikisource, the. Works of flavius josephus translated by william whiston 1737 this work is in the public domain. The works of josephus as translated by william whiston in the 1700s. After vespasian became emperor in 69 ce, he granted josephus his freedom, at which time josephus assumed the emperors family name of flavius.
A vast literature was produced over the centuries debating the authenticity of the testimonium flavianum, the testimony of flavius josephus. Titus flavius josephus is best remembered as an unparalleled chronicler of firstcentury c. Josephus biographydefense, the antiquities of the jews, the wars of the jews, and against apion. Flavius josephus complete works and writings bible study tools.
The works of flavius josephus by josephus, flavius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A great bargain in a text of josephus works, as well as mesmerizing reading and commentary. The luckiest traitor ever, in the words of the historian mary beard, flavius josephus was a firstcentury jewish general who threw in his lot with the roman legions that destroyed his homeland. His father was a priest, his mother a descendant of the royal house of the asmoneans. Flavius josephus josephus, flavius used books, rare books and new books. In his 1991 book, steve mason argued that josephus was not a pharisee but an orthodox aristocratpriest who became associated with the. Titus flavius josephus and the prophet jeremiah biblical. His legacy also includes a military record marked by the betrayal of his peers and capitulation to the romans. Youll be able to understand the background of the bible like never before. His major books are history of the jewish war 7579, the antiquities of the jews 93, and against. This collection includes the work of titus flavius josephus, born joseph ben matityahu. Books by josephus, flavius sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
Flavius josephus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Antiquities of the jews by flavius josephus free ebook. His major books are history of the jewish war 7579, the antiquities of the jews 93, and against apion. The complete works of flavius josephus free pdf, chm. Flavius josephus jewish priest, scholar, and historian britannica. Flavius josephus books list of books by author flavius. Book xviii containing the interval of thirtytwo years. In his 1991 book, steve mason argued that josephus was not a pharisee but an orthodox aristocratpriest who became associated with the philosophical school of the pharisees as a matter of deference, and not by willing association. The works of josephus by flavius josephus goodreads. Maier is an authority on josephus and on firstcentury christianity. Furthermore, two of the chiefest amongst the syrians wrought berillus, who had sometimes been neros master, and at that time was secretary of esta. The antiquities of the jews by josephus, translated by william whiston book xviii.
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