Josephus (Volume I) - Flavius Josephus
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Step into the heart of first-century Judea, where empires clash and faith endures. Josephus (Volume I) by Flavius Josephus stands as a cornerstone of ancient history, capturing the turbulent era of the Jewish-Roman wars with vivid detail and insight. This essential Jewish history text offers a compelling historical account, guiding readers through the complexities of Roman-Jewish conflict and the shifting landscape of ancient Judea. Josephus, both eyewitness and chronicler, bridges the worlds of first-century Rome and Jerusalem, weaving together narratives that illuminate the struggles, hopes,…mehr

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Step into the heart of first-century Judea, where empires clash and faith endures. Josephus (Volume I) by Flavius Josephus stands as a cornerstone of ancient history, capturing the turbulent era of the Jewish-Roman wars with vivid detail and insight. This essential Jewish history text offers a compelling historical account, guiding readers through the complexities of Roman-Jewish conflict and the shifting landscape of ancient Judea. Josephus, both eyewitness and chronicler, bridges the worlds of first-century Rome and Jerusalem, weaving together narratives that illuminate the struggles, hopes, and resilience of a people at the crossroads of history. His work sits alongside Tacitus's historical works and Suetonius's Roman histories, offering invaluable context for history enthusiasts and academic scholars alike. Every page resonates with the urgency of a civilisation fighting for survival, making this volume a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the roots of Western heritage. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to the drama of ancient conflict or a collector seeking a cultural treasure, Josephus (Volume I) invites you to witness history as it was lived.
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Flavius Josephus was a Roman-Jewish historian and military officer who lived from around AD 37 to around 100. He was born in Jerusalem, then part of the Roman province of Judea, to a priestly father and a royal mother. He is best known for his novel The Jewish War. He initially fought against the Roman Empire as the general of the Jewish armies in Galilee during the First Jewish-Roman War, until surrendering in 67 AD to the Roman army led by military commander Vespasian following a six-week siege of Yodfat. According to Josephus, the Jewish messianic prophecies that sparked the First Jewish-Roman War mentioned Vespasian becoming Roman emperor. As a result, Vespasian opted to keep Josephus as a slave and interpreter. When Vespasian became Emperor in AD 69, he awarded Josephus his freedom, and he took the Emperor's surname of Flavius. Flavius Josephus surrendered completely to the Romans and was granted Roman citizenship. When Titus led the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, he became an advisor and companion of Vespasian's son Titus, working as his translator. After the siege failed to quell the Jewish insurrection, the city was pillaged, and Herod's Temple (the Second Temple) was looted and destroyed.