| Author |
Josephus, Flavius, 38?-100? |
| Translator |
Whiston, William, 1667-1752 |
| Title |
The Wars of the Jews; Or, The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jewish_War
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| Credits |
Produced by David Reed, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Wars of the Jews; Or, The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem" by Josephus is a historical account written in the 1st century AD. This work chronicles the tumultuous events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Jewish revolt against Roman rule, offering a detailed examination of the cultural, political, and military struggles of the time. At the start of this historical narrative, Josephus introduces himself and explains his motivations for writing the account, emphasizing the need for an accurate depiction of the Jewish-Roman conflicts as opposed to misleading stories circulated by others. He reflects on the chaos during the Roman Empire's decline and outlines the significant events that will be covered in his work, including the rise of various Jewish factions and key historical figures like Antiochus Epiphanes and the Maccabees. The opening section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the Jewish struggle for autonomy during a period marked by betrayal, warfare, and monumental loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Jews -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2850 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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