Josephus: The Essential Writings

by Flavius Josephus, Paul L. Maier (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780825429644
Publisher:	Kregel Publications
Publication date:	07/12/1990
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	495,892
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.05(d)

About the Author

Flavius Josphus (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 to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in A.D. 70.

Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. In 1984 he was named "Professor of the Year" as one of America's twenty-five finest educators. His other works include the award-winning Josephus: The Essential Works, Eusebius: The Church History; In the Fullness of Time; Pontius Pilate; and The Flames of Rome.

Editorial Reviews

The book provides a fresh view of Old and New Testament times and reads as easily as a novel.

Westerner

A welcome addition to the tools which provide understanding for both the OT, the inter-testamental period and the NT.

Calvary Baptist Theological Journal

Delightfully terse and readable.

Librarian's World

Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.

Metro Lutheran News - Michael L. Sherer

Fascination, fun-to-read history.

Cornerstone

Seasoned students of Scripture as well as those just beginning to explore Bible background will find in this volume and excellent, appealing resource.

Moody Magazine

An excellent, practical addition for any library. . . . Invaluable for anyone who is interested in the Bible or history.

Christian Standard

A readable, user-friendly Josephus!

Christian Book Review

A very valuable source for all who are interested in biblical history.

Australia Reformed Theological College

Delightfully terse and readable.

Librarianís World

Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.
— Michael L. Sherer

Metro Lutheran News

A very valuable source for all who are interested in biblical history.

Reformed Theological College (Australia)