The New Complete Works of Josephus Hardcover – Illustrated

The New Complete Works of Josephus Hardcover – Illustrated

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 mentioned by Josephus; cross references numbers throughout to the Greek text of Josephus in the Loeb Classical Library; and offers revised indexes of subjects and Old Testament texts.

Translated by William Whiston; Commentary by Paul L. Maier

This first-century historian’s writings take on a renewed significance and clarity in this enhanced and updated edition.

• A newly edited text that updates the 18th century language of the Whiston translation, modern vocabulary and spellings in all 5 compete and unabridged works
• Over 40 photos of ancient sites and artifacts mentioned by Josephus as well as numerous charts, tables, and maps
• A new introduction and commentaries on the text by award-winning author and historian Dr. Paul L. Maier
• Cross reference numbers throughout to the Greek text of Josephus in the Loeb Classical Library
• A revised subject index and an index of Old Testament texts parallel to Josephus

Flavius Josephus (c. A.D. 37-100) was born to an aristocratic Jewish family, served as a priest, and later became the commander of Jewish forces in Galilee following the revolt against Rome that began A.D. 66. Captured by the Romans, Josephus spent his later life in Rome under the patronage of the Roman emperors where he composed his history of the Jewish people and his account of the Jewish war that led the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in A.D. 70.