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Complete works of Josephus. Antiquities of the Jews; The wars of the Jews against Apion etc. (Volume I)

Complete works of Josephus. Antiquities of the Jews; The wars of the Jews against Apion etc. (Volume I)

Josephus, Flavius

Paperback

Literary CriticismJudaismGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 9353703883
ISBN13: 9789353703882
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 20 2019
Pages: 684
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.50 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Empires rise; memories are contested. This is history, unvarnished, alive. In this first volume of the Complete Works, Flavius Josephus, priest, commander, and later Roman citizen, sets down an ancient history chronicle of his people and their world. You will find the sweep of the Antiquities of the Jews alongside the gripping Roman-Jewish wars narrative and the defence of Jewish tradition in Against Apion, presented as a classical literature collection and a primary source anthology for readers who want the era in its own voice. For classic-literature collectors, his pages belong with the great Roman historians, yet they offer an unmatched view from within Jerusalem. Whether consulted as a biblical studies reference or read for story, the scale and candour endure still, powerfully. Josephus writes from first century Judea, where Judaea under Roman rule became the fault line between temple, empire, and identity. His account links ancient Rome and Judaea with the people and politics behind the biblical record, clarifying Jewish history Second Temple realities and the early Christianity background. Read him to anchor ancient history coursework, to test assumptions about Scripture and empire, or to approach the Dead Sea Scrolls context with a clearer map of the period. Few works stand as such a vital bridge between archaeology, religious history, and narrative reportage. 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.

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