The Life Of Flavius Josephus
Josephus, Flavius
| Autor: | Josephus, Flavius |
|---|---|
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 01.12.2023 |
| EAN: | 9789359321318 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 56 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Double9 Books |
Produktinformationen "The Life Of Flavius Josephus"
"The Life of Flavius Josephus," authored by Flavius Josephus himself, is an autobiographical work that provides a unique window into the life of one of the most prominent Jewish historians and scholars of the 1st century CE. Josephus was a Jewish military the captain who eventually became a Roman citizen and historian. He was born in Jerusalem around 37 CE. In this autobiographical memoir, Josephus recounts his childhood, his involvement in the Jewish-Roman War, and his arrest by the Romans. He discusses his interactions with multiple Roman emperors, like as Vespasian and Titus, that led to his Roman citizenship and protection. In the works he wrote, Josephus discusses his efforts to preserve Jewish history and culture, most notably in his extensive volumes "The Jewish War" and "Antiquities of the Jews." These historical works continue to be significant resources for understanding Jewish history as well as the political and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during his reign. The autobiography gives readers an insight into the complicated interplay between Jewish identity and Roman citizenship in the first century CE. It also gives light on Josephus' function as a bridge builder between the Jewish and Roman worlds, a role that elicited both praise and distrust from his contemporaries.
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