Works of Josephus by Josephus (1987, Hardcover)

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Josephus's writings on ancient Jewish thought, background, and history are now more accessible than ever!

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PublisherHendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC
ISBN-101565637801
ISBN-139781565637801
eBay Product ID (ePID)14057266408

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Book TitleWorks of Josephus
Number of Pages944 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1987
TopicChristianity / History, Judaism / General
GenreReligion
AuthorJosephus
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight48.9 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in

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SynopsisJosephus's writings on ancient Jewish thought, background, and history are now more accessible than ever! 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. Also includes expanded indexes and the text and notes of Whiston's 4-volume study on Josephus., 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., Josephus's writings on ancient Jewish thought, background, and history are now more accessible than ever! 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. The volume also includes expanded indexes and the text and notes of Whiston's 4-volume study on Josephus.

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    I ordered this for someone else who wanted at a copy but I do have a copy of my own it is not written in story form it is written as informational. It is interesting but not compelling.

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  • Great book. adds a lot of information that isn't in the bible

    Great book, well written, with lots of information.. I am well pleased with it. I would recommend it, and the seller

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