The Wars Of The Jews, As Related By Josephus

By Flavius Josephus

Book Overview

The Wars of the Jews, as Related by Josephus (1824) is a historical account written by Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the first century AD. The book details the Jewish revolt against Rome from 66-73 AD, which ultimately led to the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Josephus was a witness to many of the events he describes, and his account provides a firsthand perspective on the conflict. The book covers topics such as the initial uprising, the siege of Jerusalem, and the aftermath of the war. Josephus also includes information about the political and cultural climate of the time, as well as the religious beliefs and practices of the Jewish people. The Wars of the Jews is considered an important historical document and is widely studied by scholars of ancient history and Judaism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166176436
• ISBN13: 9781166176433
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"