Complete and unabridged, this is the best one-volume edition of the classic translation of Josephus works. Important improvements include: 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; citations and cross-references have been updated from roman ...
No source, other than the Bible itself, provides more relevant information on the first century than the work of Flavius Josephus. This newly edited version updates the original 18th century language; includes commentary by the award winning author and historian, Dr. Paul L. Maier; features over forty photos of ancient sites and artifacts ...
Josephus' account of a war marked by treachery and atrocity is a superbly detailed and evocative record of the Jewish rebellion against Rome between AD 66 and 70. Originally a rebel leader, Josephus changed sides after he was captured to become a Rome-appointed negotiator, and so was uniquely placed to observe these turbulent events, from the ...
As the primary source of additional information about events in the Old and New Testaments, Jewish An-tiquities & The Jewish War by Josephus take on a brilliant new dimension with full-color photographs of many of the places & artifacts cited in these works.
An award-winning translation and condensation of The Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War of Josephus. The historical events take on a brilliant new dimension in this revised edition now with photographs, charts, and maps.
This comprehensive collection from the legendary Jewish historian takes you right into the action, setting up the historical relevance of first-century events, leaving behind substantial evidence for the authenticity of the biblical record. Most importantly, you'll meet the historical Jesus and view Christ's life in a light you've never seen ...
Includes a comprehensive history of the Jewish people from the beginnings of Old Testament history through the complete suppression of the Jews by the iron hand of Rome in A.D. 73.
It is fatal to show pity in a time of war. Led by the mighty Titus, the Roman army besieges Jerusalem. Arrows rain over the city day and night, and battering rams assault its defensive walls. Inside, the people curse their fate, resistant to the last but maddened by hunger. After days of rebellion, at last their city falls. The citizens plead for ...
The dramatic story of an enlightened, civilised benefactor and murderous tyrant. The Life of Herod is a gripping historical account composed with knowledge and involvement by Josephus, the Jewish Historian and apologist of the 1st century AD, from whose Jewish antiquities' the crises and triumphs of Herod's career are vividly recounted inthis ...
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark ...
An eyewitness account of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire from 66-70 AD provides an essential background for an understanding of the beginnings of both Christianity and modern Judaism.
Topical and reference searches made easy with one handy index! Thousands of readers have journeyed Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee. Now they can access McGee's comments on virtually any Bible topic with the Thru the Bible Complete Index. Created for pastors, teachers, and inquisitive students of God's Word, this 352-page resource is the ...
The family from which I am derived is not an ignoble one, but hath descended all along from the priests; and as nobility among several people is of a different origin, so with us to be of the sacerdotal dignity, is an indication of the splendor of a family. Now, I am not only sprung from a sacerdotal family in general, but from the first of the ...
This comprehensive collection from the legendary Jewish historian takes you right into the action, setting up the historical relevance of first-century events, leaving behind substantial evidence for the authenticity of the biblical record. Most importantly, you'll meet the historical Jesus and view Christ's life in a light you've never seen ...
Josephus, soldier, statesman, historian, was a Jew born at Jerusalem about 37 CE. A man of high descent, he early became learned in Jewish law and Greek literature and was a Pharisee. After pleading in Rome the cause of some Jewish priests he returned to Jerusalem and in 66 tried to prevent revolt against Rome, managing for the Jews the affairs of ...
Josephus, soldier, statesman, historian, was a Jew born at Jerusalem about 37 CE. A man of high descent, he early became learned in Jewish law and Greek literature and was a Pharisee. After pleading in Rome the cause of some Jewish priests he returned to Jerusalem and in 66 tried to prevent revolt against Rome, managing for the Jews the affairs of ...
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