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Josephus: The Complete Works

Entity ID:

josephus-the-complete-works-(josephus)

Long Name:

Josephus: The Complete Works

Short Name:

Josephus: The Complete Works

Disambiguation String:

Josephus the Historian

Entity Type:

work

Entity Subtype:

book

Summary:

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. The Romano-Jewish historian, as well as describing Jewish history and religion to his Roman audience, also documented the fall of Jerusalem. Josephus’ various accounts contain a decidedly pro-Roman slant to the point of distortion, but he nevertheless offers a great deal of accurate, valuable insight into first century Judaism and the background of Early Christianity. Of particular interest to people throughout the ages have been the historian’s references to John the Baptist, Jesus, and Jesus’ brother James in chapters 18 and 20 of Antiquities of the Jews.

Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff

Viaf ID:

174154464

Is An Individual:

No

Is Published:

Yes

Original Language:

grc

CCEL URL:

//ccel.org/ccel/josephus/complete.html

LC Subjects:

All; Early Church; History

Creators:

Creator: Flavius Josephus, Relator: aut, Creator ID: 23337