Best known for writing The Jewish War, he was born in Jerusalem —then part of the Roman province of Judea —to a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed Hasmonean royal ancestry.

Jan 1, 2026 · Flavius Josephus was a Jewish priest, scholar, and historian who wrote valuable works on the Jewish revolt of 66–70 and on earlier Jewish history. His major books are History of the Jewish …

Josephus is our only source of knowledge for much of the history of Judaism in the First Century CE. His books provide essential background for an understanding of both the beginning of modern Judaism …

Despite his ambivalent role, Josephus was an eyewitness to history, and his writings are considered authoritative. These texts are key to understanding a pivotal point in world history, which has tragic …

Mar 25, 2024 · Born Yosef ben Matityahu in Jerusalem, in 37 C.E., Josephus lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in Jewish history. His life spanned the Roman occupation of Judea and the …

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Sep 1, 2025 · Drawing on his own experience and firsthand reports, Josephus wrote Jewish War in the late 70s. An earlier version of the tragic history, in Josephus’s native Aramaic, was sent to the Jews …

During the Great Revolt from 66-73 CE, Josephus served as a general of the Galilee. When the Roman army overcame his forces, Josephus and 40 compatriots fled to a cave. They agreed to commit …

Oct 11, 2021 · Josephus emphasized the ethics and morals of Judaism against (typical) Jewish charges of immorality among non-Jews. Beginning in the 19th century and beyond, Josephus became central …

Josephus provides detailed descriptions of the major Jewish sects of his time: the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes. His accounts help illuminate the religious and philosophical diversity …