The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163205358)

""The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus"" by Alfred J. Church is a historical account of the events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The book is based on the writings of Josephus, a Jewish historian who witnessed the fall of Jerusalem and later wrote about it in his work ""The Jewish War"". Church's book provides a detailed and vivid retelling of the siege and capture of the city by the Roman army under the command of Titus. It covers the political and religious tensions that led to the conflict, and the brutal violence that ensued. Church's narrative is both informative and engaging, bringing to life the people and events of this tumultuous period in history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the history of the Middle East and the Roman Empire.1889. Contents: Of the Beginnings of the Jewish War; Of the Doings of Cestius; Of Josephus and the Besieging of Jotapata; Of the Marvellous Escape of Josephus, and of the War in Galilee; Of the Troubles in Jerusalem; Of the First Coming of the Romans; The Beginning of the Siege; Of the Walls of Jerusalem; The Siege; The Taking of the City; and The End. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Alfred J. Church
ISBN-10: 1163205354
ISBN-13: 9781163205358
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d