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The Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated Edition Hardcover – Unabridged, September 1, 1980

Ancient Greek Edition by Flavius Josephus (Author), William Whiston (Translator)
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This renowned reference book has served scholars, pastors, students, and those interested in the background of the New Testament for years. The insight given into the Essene community, the destruction of Jerusalem and the interpretations and traditions of the Old Testament in first century Judaism is invaluable. The outlook of Josephus, a late first century Pharisee and historian, on Jesus and the New Testament documents is enlightening and provocative. 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.

Complete and unabridged, this is the best one-volume edition of the classic translation of Josephus' works. The entire text has been reset in modern, easy-to-read type; numbering corresponding to that used in the Loeb edition has been added to the text; and citations and cross-references have been updated from Roman numerals to Arabic numbers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0913573868
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hendrickson Pub; Updated edition (September 1, 1980)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Ancient Greek
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 800 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780913573860
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0913573860
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.98 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.36 x 1.8 x 9.58 inches
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GOLDEN RULE
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE REFERENCE BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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Every serious student of biblical histories has to have this read, the 1st century perspective is invaluable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Translation is easy to understand, but it looks intimidating at first glance
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This is a new, updated edition of the complete and unabridged works of Flavius Josephus. It uses the Loeb numerical system.

While it can be intimidating to look at it with the intent of `reading' Josephus, it's actually quite accessible if you read it in pieces. This week I've been interested in Masada, for example, and most of the information known about the events at Masada came from the writings of Josephus.

The translation is easy to understand. Certainly it isn't what most of us would consider light reading, and I don't let it intrude on my time with God's word, but it's an excellent addition to my library and a resource like no other.

Here are some examples of what you'll find as you open the book for the first time.

Introduction

The Life of Flavius Josephus, The Antiquities of The Jews Preface
Book 1. From the Creation to the Death of Isaac,
2. From the Death of Isaac to the Exodus out of Egypt.
Continuing on to
20. From Fadus the Roman Procurator to Florus.

The Wars Of The Jews Preface
Book 1 starts with Antiochus Epiphanes Taking Jerusalem to the Death of Herod the Great.
Continuing on to
7 From the Taking of Jerusalem by Titus to the Sedition of the Jews at Cyrene.

Flavius Josephus Against Apion
Book 1 and 2.

An extract out of Josephus' Discourse To The Greeks Concerning Hades.

Appendix
Dissertation
1. The Testimonies of Josephus concerning Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and James the Just, Vindicated.
2. Concerning God's Command to Abraham to Offer up Isaac, his Son, for a Sacrific.
3. Tacitus' Account of the Origin of the Jewish Nation, and of the Particulars of the Last Jewish War.
4. The Copy of the Books of the Old Testament Used by Josephus in his Antiquities.
5. Upon the Chronology of Josephus
6. The Fragment or Extract of an Homily Concerning Hades Belongs to Josephus, Preached or Written when he was Bishop of Jerusalem.
7. Of the Learned Christopher Cellarius, wherein the History of the Family of Herod by Flavius Josephus is Vindicated, and that History is Shown to be Agreeable to Ancient Coins.

Table of the Jewish weights and measures

A list of ancient testimonies and records cited by Josephus, and of coins referred to in the notes upon him.

Texts of the Old Testament parallel to Josephus' histories.

Index

Maps (4):
A map of Palestine in the time of Christ
Physical Map
Distance Map (showing the distance between certain locations such as Hebron to Nazareth, etc.)
Map of the Roman Empire of the First Century A.D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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As a minor history buff, I love reading about the history of Israel. I enjoy how it parallels the Bible. A very extensive view of the history of the Jewish people and the land of Israel
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Dr. John M.
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the great original sources in Western history
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
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When your read these books on the Judeo-Roman history of ancient Palestine by Josephus, you learn both facts and how little politics, power-hunger, deceit, inhumanity and dictatorship have changed over 20 centuries. It is not an easy read, largely because its resonance with contemporary times is depressing. In addition, the translation and proofreading of this version are not the best, making Josephus' rambling text hard to follow. The footnotes are very annoying not because of their content but because if you go to one, you cannot return to your place in the text. On the plus side the hot link to Wikipedia makes it easier to read and keep track of the historical names and places. There was a time, I have read, that many American families had both the Bible and Josephus, and reading the latter I can understand why. Recommended - if the history of those times and places is your cup of tea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing read
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2012
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Titus Flavius Josephus (37 – c. 100),[2] also called Joseph ben Matityahu (Biblical Hebrew: יוסף בן מתתיהו, Yosef ben Matityahu),[3] was a 1st-century Romano-Jewish historian and hagiographer who was born in Jerusalem - then part of Roman Judea - to a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry.

He initially fought against the Romans during the First Jewish–Roman War as the head of Jewish forces in Galilee, until surrendering in 67 to Roman forces led by Vespasian after the six-week siege of Jotapata. Josephus claims the Jewish Messianic prophecies that initiated the First Roman-Jewish War made reference to Vespasian becoming Emperor of Rome. In response Vespasian decided to keep Josephus as a hostage and interpreter. After Vespasian did become Emperor in 69 he granted Josephus his freedom at which time Josephus assumed the emperor's family name of Flavius.

Flavius Josephus fully defected to the Roman side and was granted Roman citizenship, and became an advisor and friend of Vespasian's son Titus. He served as an advisor and translator to Titus when Titus led the Siege of Jerusalem, and after failing to convince the leaders of the Jewish revolt to surrender, lead to the Siege of Jerusalem which resulted in the city's destruction and the looting and destruction of Herod's Temple (Second Temple)
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microjoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for those intersted in improving their knowledge of history for Bible Study
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2010
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This book compiles the complete Works of Josephus including, Life of Flavius Josephus, War of the Jew, Antiquities of the Jews, Against Apion, and Discourse to the Greeks, all in one book. It is convenient to have it all together in one book, but it is big and heavy at 800 pages. I learned about this book in my bible study class, and it has been a good resource for understanding the time period of the life of Jesus better. If you do not know who he was, Josephus was a Jewish historian and a Pharissee during the 1st Century AD. It has useful cross-references and citations. The book Antiquities is the only one in this that delves into the Old Testament. He was considered by some a traitor for his work for the Romans, who sacked Jerusalem just 70 years after the the death of Jesus. So you have to keep that conflict in mind as you read his works. But he is honest about the internal fighting of the Jews.
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Djalma M. Argollo
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Brazil on April 14, 2021
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There’s a lot of historical information. I’d like very much. And was useful for my works about Jews and Jesus.
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Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great History book
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2020
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I've already found a gem concerning the Temple and Ft. Antonia and there physical location in relation to each other. Tons of information from a famous historian.
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LD
5.0 out of 5 stars Completed collection of work of Josephus giving fine details of history of the times of our Savior
Reviewed in India on March 31, 2017
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Completed collection of work of Josephus giving fine details of history of the times of our Savior. Though it has some chronological error, depicting the history as it happens.
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Brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great biblical history
Reviewed in Australia on October 31, 2019
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Thanks for this book. Its great and it arrived on time!
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Petros
5.0 out of 5 stars Josephus for Beginners
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2015
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This is a very readable summary of the most interesting books of Josephus, reproducing in full the critical passages. The translation is modern and accessible. This in a excellent place to start your study of Josephus, who was a witness and observer of such amazing events.
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