The complete works of flavius josephus is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in jewish or biblical history. The complete works of the famous jewish historian, translated by william whiston. In this exciting book, the renowned author of think and grow rich, napoleon hill, reveals his latest discoveries about getting what you wantand making the most. Flavius josephus was a famous jewish historian, priest, and scholar.
Vespasian commissioned josephus to write a history of the war, which he finished in 78 c. The complete works of flaviusjosephus, the celebrated jewish historian comprising the history and antiquities of the jews, with the destruction of jerusalem by the romans and dissertations concerning jesus christ, john the baptist, james the just, and the sacrifice of isaac, together with a discourse on hades, or hell by whiston, william and a great selection of related books, art and. Flavius josephus, jewish priest, scholar, and historian who wrote valuable works on the jewish revolt of 6670 and on earlier jewish history. Complete and unabridged, new updated edition ancient greek hardcover unabridged, september 1, 1980 by. Flavius josephus the life of flavius josephus translated by william whiston chapter 1 the family from which i am derived is not an ignoble one, but hath descended all along from the priests. The new complete works of josephus flavius josephus. Edited by the hard working men and women at sage software. The jewish war recounts the jewish revolt against roman occupation. You may select to listen to the whole book, or play the cd in your mp3 compatible player. The works of josephus containing twenty books of the jewish antiquities, seven books of the jewish war, and the life of josephus, phildelphia, j. What is the best works and edition of josephus to read. Bible our library history the works of flavius josephus antiquities of the jews book 2 chapter 12. Shop the latest titles by josephus at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
As an original reference, the works of josephus is essential to a full understanding of the first century, the time of christ and the new testament. His major books are history of the jewish war 7579, the antiquities of the jews 93, and against apion. If you would like the works of josephus on cd, along with hundreds of other ancient and modern authors, contact sage software at. The works of josephus as translated by william whiston in the 1700s. Titus flavius josephus born yosef ben matityahu was a firstcentury romano jewish historian.
Works of flavius josephus translated by william whiston 1737 this work is in the public domain. Book ii from the death of herod till vespasian was sent to subdue the jews by nero. Chapter 10 the works of flavius josephus bible study tools. Chapter 12 the works of flavius josephus bible study tools. Copy freely war of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion josephus was born joseph ben mattathias in 37 c. In the first ten volumes, josephus follows the events of the historical books of the. Complete works flavius josephus, first edition abebooks. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. About four fifths of the book is devoted to a description of the life of josephus and the political crosscurrents in palestine, their relation to the roman empire, and the final explosive jewish revolt against rome 6670 a.
Josephus biographydefense, the antiquities of the jews, the wars of the jews, and against apion. In his 1991 book, steve mason argued that josephus was not a pharisee but an orthodox aristocratpriest who became. Complete and unabridged, this is the best onevolume edition of the classic translation of josephus works. This site is dedicated to the works of the jewish historian flavius josephus 37 ce circa 100 ce for centuries josephus works were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible. It also includes a new introduction and commentaries on the text, over forty photos of ancient sites and artifacts mentioned by josephus as well as numerous charts, tables, and. They are invaluable sources of eyewitness testimony to the development of western civilization, including the foundation and growth of christianity in the 1st century. Life 430 where the author for the most part revisits the events of the war, apparently in response to allegations. Preface to the antiquities of the jews book 1 from creation to the death of isaac book 2. Discover book depositorys huge selection of flavius josephus books online. The complete works of flavius josephus cd ebook contains the following. Preface to the antiquities of the jews book i from creation to the death of isaac book ii from the death of isaac to the exodus out of egypt book iii from the exodus out of egypt to the rejection of the generation book iv from the rejection of that generation to the death of moses.
His second major work, the antiquities of the jews, was completed in 93 c. From the captivity of the ten tribes to the first year of cyrus book 12 from the death of alexander the great to the death of judas maccabeus. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Buy new complete works of josephus revised and expanded ed. Book iii from the exodus out of egypt to the rejection of the generation book iv from the rejection of that generation to the death of moses book v from. Book iii from vespasians coming to subdue the jews to the taking of gamala. Complete and unabridged, new updated edition ancient greek hardcover unabridged, september 1, 1980. The works of flavius josephus is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. The new complete works of josephus flavius josephus, william whiston, paul l. The works of josephus flavius were popular in late antiquity. Foreword by lasor, william sanford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jews, history, antiquities, judaism, translations into english, early works to 1800, apologetic works. His complete writings, books, and antiquities were translated by william whiston.
For centuries, the works of josephus were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible. Spent many wonderful hours reading this early 1st century jewish historian. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It charts the history of the jewish people including information about jesus, the christ. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Book i from the taking of jerusalem by antiochus epiphanes to the death of herod the great. His books provide essential background for an understanding of both the beginning of modern judaism and of the new testament in its historical setting. The works of josephus with great diligence revised and amended, according to the excellent french translation of monsieur arnauld dandilly and compared with the original greek, illustrated with a new map of the holy land, and divers other sculptures. Antiquities of the jews is a 20volume historiographical work, written in greek, by the jewish. This book however makes all the difference in the world when reading the scriptures as it explains the life and times of the various books. Furthermore, two of the chiefest amongst the syrians wrought berillus, who had sometimes been neros master, and at that time was secretary of esta.
The new complete works of josephus if you have an avid interest in ancient history, especially the history of the old testament, the intertestament period between the old and new testaments, the events leading up to the final destruction of jerusalem and the last stand of the jewish zealots at masada, then this is the book for you. The kindle edition also features some defenses of josephus by whiston. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The family from which i am derived is not an ignoble one, but hath descended all along from the priests. You can read the book and listen to each chapter as the complete text is included.
Josephus is attempting to tell the story of israel to the romans. Iosepou bios, also called the life of flavius josephus, or simply vita, is an autobiographical text written by josephus in approximately 9499 ce possibly as an appendix to his antiquities of the jews cf. Now moses, when he had obtained the favor of jethro, for that was one of the names of raguel, staid there and fed his flock. This work of history though not a part of scripture is well written as one might expect from a historian of josephuss caliber,and was well translated by william whiston. As an original reference, the works of josephus is essential to a full understanding of the first century, the time of christ and. The outlook of josephus, a late first century pharisee and historian, on jesus and the new testament documents is enlightening and provocative. The works of flavius josephus translated by william whiston. Josephus is our only source of knowledge for much of the history of judaism in the first century ce. Most of the book, however, chronicles the jews under the romans, including the subjugation by vespasian, the siege and conquest of the temple by titus and the sedition of the jews at cyrene. Josephus recorded jewish history, with special emphasis on the first century ce and the first jewishroman war 6670 ce, including the siege of masada.
Josephus works are the chief source next to the bible for the history and antiquity of ancient palestine. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The works of josephus ancient greek hardcover jan 15 1990. The mp3 complete works of flavius josephus comes on an auto start cd. This is a fine collection of the most important parts of josephus many letters. The extant manuscripts of the book antiquities of the jews, written by the firstcentury jewish historian flavius josephus around 9394 ad, contain two references to jesus of nazareth and one reference to john the baptist the first and most extensive reference to jesus in the antiquities, found in book 18, states that jesus was the messiah and a wise teacher who was crucified by pilate. The works of josephus by flavius josephus goodreads. The works of josephus provide crucial information about the first jewishroman war and also represent important literary source material for understanding the context of the dead sea scrolls and late temple judaism josephan scholarship in the 19th and early 20th centuries took an interest in josephuss relationship to the sect of the pharisees. When, abram heard of their calamity, he was at once afraid for lot his kinsman, and pitied the sodomites, his friends and neighbors. Includes life of flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews, wars of the jews and others by josephus. Goodreads members who liked the works of josephus also liked. Flavius josephus jewish priest, scholar, and historian. This complete collection of josephus works includesa newly edited text that updates the 18th century language of the whiston translation using modern vocabulary and spellings in all five complete and unabridged works.
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