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LoC No.: 20009038
Title: Selections From Josephus
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Turgut Dincer, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Selections From Josephus" by Flavius Josephus is a collection of historical writings that delves into Jewish history and biographical accounts, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This work focuses on significant events in Judea, including the Jewish War and the life of Herod the Great, showcasing the author's unique perspective as a Jewish historian during the Roman Empire. The opening of the text introduces Josephus’s own life story, starting from his early years marked by educational achievements and a keen interest in the various Jewish sects. He recounts pivotal moments, including a perilous voyage to Rome after a shipwreck, and his unsuccessful efforts to prevent a revolt against the Romans, highlighting his position at the center of significant historical events leading up to and during the Jewish War. The narrative sets the stage for a reflective and detailed examination of his experiences as a soldier and historian amidst the complex political landscape of Judea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Josephus, Flavius, 38?-100?
Translator: Thackeray, H. St. J. (Henry St. John), 1869?-1930
EBook No.: 64837
Published: Mar 16, 2021
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- History
Subject: Judaism
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20009038
Title: Selections From Josephus
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Turgut Dincer, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Selections From Josephus" by Flavius Josephus is a collection of historical writings that delves into Jewish history and biographical accounts, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This work focuses on significant events in Judea, including the Jewish War and the life of Herod the Great, showcasing the author's unique perspective as a Jewish historian during the Roman Empire. The opening of the text introduces Josephus’s own life story, starting from his early years marked by educational achievements and a keen interest in the various Jewish sects. He recounts pivotal moments, including a perilous voyage to Rome after a shipwreck, and his unsuccessful efforts to prevent a revolt against the Romans, highlighting his position at the center of significant historical events leading up to and during the Jewish War. The narrative sets the stage for a reflective and detailed examination of his experiences as a soldier and historian amidst the complex political landscape of Judea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Josephus, Flavius, 38?-100?
Translator: Thackeray, H. St. J. (Henry St. John), 1869?-1930
EBook No.: 64837
Published: Mar 16, 2021
Downloads: 102
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- History
Subject: Judaism
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.