Josephus''s Interpretation of the Bible

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About the author

Louis H. Feldman is Professor of Classics at Yeshiva University. His books include Josephus and Modern Scholarship, 1937-1980 (1984), Jew and Gentile in the Ancient World: Attitudes and Interactions from Alexander to Justinian (1993), and Studies in Hellenistic Judaism (1996).

Summary

Josephus (AD 37-?100), a pro-Roman Jew closely associated with the emperor Titus, is one of the earliest commentators on the Bible. This text attempts to understand Josephus's purposes and techniques in retelling the Bible, and reviews his treatment of 12 key biblical figures.

Product details

• Authors: Louis Feldman, Louis H. Feldman, Feldman Louis H.
• Assisted by: Louis H. Feldman (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.01.1999
• EAN: 9780520208537
• ISBN: 978-0-520-20853-7
• No. of pages: 750
• Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society; Hellenistic Culture and Society
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Judaism, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts