The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus Part 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425487157)

The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus Part 1 is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the life and works of Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the first century AD. The book is authored by Josephus himself and covers his early life, his education, and his experiences during the Jewish-Roman War.The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a unique perspective on Josephus' life and works. The first section focuses on Josephus' early life, including his upbringing in Jerusalem and his education under the guidance of various Jewish scholars.The second section of the book covers Josephus' experiences during the Jewish-Roman War, which took place between 66 and 73 AD. Josephus served as a commander in the Jewish army and was eventually captured by the Romans. He later became a Roman citizen and went on to write several books about Jewish history, including The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews.The final section of the book provides an overview of Josephus' literary works, including his historical writings, his autobiographical works, and his religious treatises. The book also includes a detailed bibliography of Josephus' works and a timeline of his life.Overall, The Life and Works of Flavius Josephus Part 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history and the life of one of the most influential Jewish scholars of the first century AD.The Learned And Authentic Jewish Historian And Celebrated Warrior. To Which Are Added Seven Dissertations Concerning Jesus Christ, John The Baptist, James The Just, God's Command To Abraham, Etc.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.

Author: Josephus
ISBN-10: 1425487157
ISBN-13: 9781425487157
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/03/2006
Pages: 624
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.26d