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.

Flavius Josephus was a first-century Pharisee, soldier, informant to the Romans, and writer. He left behind the most extensive writings on ancient Jewish history still in existence.

These are his complete collected writings in a beautiful hardcover edition.

If you want to understand and immerse yourself in the Jewish history, culture, and community of Jesus, let Josephus: The Complete Works open your eyes. Flavius Josephus--first-century Pharisee, Jewish historian, Roman consultant, and writer--documented aspects of life during the time of Christ, giving us extensive writings on ancient Jewish history.

By studying Josephus' works, you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at biblical figures, including Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, and James the brother of Jesus; plus insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls community, Sadducees and Pharisees, the War of the Jews, and more.

Features include:

• The War of the Jews--an account of the Jewish revolt against Rome up to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem
• The Antiquities of the Jews--a history of the Jews from Creation to the Roman occupation of Palestine
• The Life of Flavius Josephus--the autobiography of Josephus, who fought against Rome and later served the empire
• Against Apion--a defense of the origin of Judaism in the face of Greco-Roman slanders
• Discourse to the Greeks Concerning Hades--a text Whiston attributed to Josephus
• Index of parallels between Josephus's Antiquities and the Old Testament including the Apocrypha

The Wars of the Jews (also titled The Jewish War) is a history by Roman-Jewish author Flavius Josephus, who chronicles a series of conflicts, skirmishes and events between the Jews, Romans, and other influential groups in the Middle East in the 1st century AD.

Comprised of seven books, Josephus' account of the fraught and conflicted period of Judeo-Roman history is written with an urgency expected of a man who personally witnessed and lived through the tumultuous events he describes. Josephus commences his work with an overview of Jewish history from the Maccabees through to the Roman conquest. Rome's victory celebrations, and the temporary transition of the Roman military from a conquering to an occupying force, is detailed.

The subsequent suppression of the Jewish revolt and the stages of the First Jewish-Roman war are detailed. The Emperor Vespasian oversaw the renewed conflict: his son Titus proved his personal capabilities as a military commander in the Judean theater. Subsequent to Josephus's history, Titus would succeed his father as Roman Emperor with a reputation of a decorated veteran.

Having personally observed the shocking destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., Josephus felt moved to write his own interpretation of the conflicts which ultimately led to the temple's demise. Having traveled throughout the Middle East and to Rome personally, Josephus had a strong grasp of Jewish and Roman cultures.

Rather than echo other historians of the era by condemning the Jews for agitating the Roman forces, Josephus instead asserts that the war and consequent damage were the result of fanatical zealots. Their charisma led to swathes of the masses lending their support, leaving the traditional Jewish aristocracy - of which Josephus was a member - unable to rein in the popular fury against Rome.

This edition of The Wars of the Jews contains all seven books of Josephus' history in their entirety, together with complete sets of notes which clarify certain passages and terms used in the text, appended at the conclusion of each book. The translation to English is by the respected 18th century scholar, historian and theologian William Whiston.

Antiquities of the Jews By Flavius Josephus

Antiquities of the Jews, also Judean Antiquities, is a 20-volume historiographical work composed by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus in the 13th year of the reign of Roman emperor Flavius Domitian which was around AD 93 or 94.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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The last 16-pages contain Proposals for printing by subscription; .. authentick records concerning the Jewish and Christian religions: .. By William Whiston, ...

London: printed for J. Senex; and W. Taylor, 1724. 4],156,16p.; 8

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This comprehensive edition of the works of Flavius Josephus, the first-century Jewish historian, offers readers a wealth of fascinating historical and cultural insights. Featuring detailed accounts of the Jewish revolt against Rome, as well as descriptions of daily life in ancient Israel, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East or the Jewish people.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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In this book, William Whiston defends the authenticity of the Sibylline Oracles, a collection of prophecies attributed to ancient Roman prophetesses. Whiston argues that the oracles provide valuable insights into early Christian beliefs and practices and that they should be studied alongside the Bible. This book includes the oracles themselves, as well as ancient citations from them.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament is a religious book that was first published in 1745. The book contains the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, along with the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles of Paul, the Catholic Epistles, and the Revelation of John. The author, William Whiston, was an English theologian and mathematician who is best known for his translation of the works of Josephus. In this book, Whiston provides a new translation of the New Testament that he believes is closer to the original text than previous translations. The book is intended for those who are interested in studying the Bible and gaining a deeper understanding of the teachings of Christianity. It is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone who wants to explore the history and meaning of the New Testament. Overall, Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament is a comprehensive and insightful work that offers a fresh perspective on the most important religious text in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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London: printed for J. Senex; and W. Taylor, 1724. 4],156,16p.; 8

A New Theory of the Earth is a book written by William Whiston in 1737. The book presents a comprehensive theory of the Earth's origins and ultimate fate, drawing on biblical and scientific sources. Whiston's theory posits that the Earth was originally a water-covered globe, created by God as a perfect and harmonious world. However, due to the fall of man and subsequent sin, the Earth became corrupted and began to undergo a series of catastrophic changes, including the Great Flood and the formation of mountains and valleys. Whiston's theory also includes a prediction of the Earth's ultimate fate, which he believes will be a fiery cataclysm that will destroy the planet and all life on it. This event, according to Whiston, will be the ultimate judgment of God, and will usher in a new era of spiritual purity and redemption. The book is notable for its blending of scientific and religious perspectives, and for its influence on later thinkers in both fields. It remains a fascinating and thought-provoking work, offering a unique perspective on the origins and destiny of our planet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT025855Pagination is irregular, but the text and register are continuous.London: printed for John Whiston, 1734. 2],200,209-355, 1]p.; 8

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT033529London: printed for John Whiston, 1740. 2],145, 1]p.; 8

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.
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The last 7-pages contain, addenda, an advertisement, and 'A specimen of a new edition of the books of the Old Testament'.

London: sold by Fletcher Gyles: and by J. Roberts, 1732. 53, 7]p.; 8

Mr. Whiston's Primitive New Testament is a religious text that was first published in 1745. The book contains the four gospels of the New Testament, which are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles of Paul, the Catholic Epistles, and the Revelation of John. The text is presented in an easy-to-read format and is intended to be a faithful representation of the original scriptures. The author, William Whiston, was an English theologian and mathematician who was known for his translations of religious texts. This book is considered an important work in the field of religious studies and is still studied and referenced by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

A New Theory Of The Earth: From Its Original, To The Consummation Of All Things is a book written by William Whiston in 1737. The book presents a new theory about the creation and end of the Earth, based on Whiston's interpretation of the Bible and his knowledge of science. Whiston argues that the Earth was originally created as a watery planet, and that the Great Flood described in the Bible was a real event that reshaped the Earth's surface. He also proposes that comets played a major role in shaping the Earth's history, and that they will eventually cause the planet's destruction. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a detailed description of Whiston's theory of the Earth's origins and history. The second part focuses on the Great Flood and its effects on the Earth's surface. The third part explores the future of the Earth and the role that comets will play in its destruction. A New Theory Of The Earth was a controversial book when it was first published, as it challenged the prevailing scientific and religious beliefs of the time. However, it had a significant impact on the development of geological and cosmological theories in the centuries that followed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT139723In two parts. Part 2 contains 'Hoi tes Sibylles chresmoi = The Sibylline oracles.' with a divisional titlepage, the first four words of which are transliterated from the Greek, separate pagination and register; parallel Greek and English texts. The EnglLondon: printed for the author: and are to be sold by J. Roberts, 1715. 86, 2];103, 1]p.; 8

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT120537London: printed for the author; and are to be sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1712. 4v.; 8