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Josephus - The Complete Works

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Klappentext This comprehensive collection from the legendary Jewish historian sets up the historical relevance of first-century events, leaving behind substantial evidence for the authenticity of biblical record. Illustrations. Zusammenfassung Flavius Josephus was a first-century Pharisee, soldier, informant to the Romans, and writer. He left behind the most extensive writings on ancient Jewish history still in existence. These are his complete collected writings in a beautiful hardcover edition. If you want to understand and immerse yourself in the Jewish history, culture, and community of Jesus, let Josephus: The Complete Works open your eyes. Flavius Josephus—first-century Pharisee, Jewish historian, Roman consultant, and writer—documented aspects of life during the time of Christ, giving us extensive writings on ancient Jewish history. By studying Josephus' works, you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at biblical figures, including Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, and James the brother of Jesus; plus insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls community, Sadducees and Pharisees, the War of the Jews, and more. Features include: The War of the Jews—an account of the Jewish revolt against Rome up to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem The Antiquities of the Jews—a history of the Jews from Creation to the Roman occupation of Palestine The Life of Flavius Josephus—the autobiography of Josephus, who fought against Rome and later served the empire Against Apion—a defense of the origin of Judaism in the face of Greco-Roman slanders Discourse to the Greeks Concerning Hades—a text Whiston attributed to Josephus Index of parallels between Josephus’s Antiquities and the Old Testament including the Apocrypha

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Authors Flavius Josephus, Thomas Nelson Publishers, William Whiston, William (TRN) Whiston
Assisted by William Whiston (Translation)
Publisher Thomas Nelson
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 30.08.2004
 
EAN 9780785250500
ISBN 978-0-7852-5050-0
No. of pages 1149
Dimensions 165 mm x 241 mm x 38 mm
Series Super Value Series
Nelson's Super Value
Super Value Series
Super Value
Subjects Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works

HISTORY / Jewish, RELIGION / Judaism / History, RELIGION / Christian Education / Adult, TOPICAL / Christian Interest

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