Josephus: The Man and The Historian is a book written by H. St. John Thackeray that provides an in-depth analysis of the life and work of the ancient Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. Thackeray explores Josephus' background, including his early life in Jerusalem and his involvement in the Jewish revolt against Rome. The book also examines Josephus' literary output, including his famous works The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews, which provide valuable insight into the history and culture of ancient Judea.Thackeray ...
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Josephus: The Man and The Historian is a book written by H. St. John Thackeray that provides an in-depth analysis of the life and work of the ancient Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. Thackeray explores Josephus' background, including his early life in Jerusalem and his involvement in the Jewish revolt against Rome. The book also examines Josephus' literary output, including his famous works The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews, which provide valuable insight into the history and culture of ancient Judea.Thackeray delves into Josephus' methods as a historian, analyzing his use of sources and his approach to writing history. The book also examines Josephus' relationship with Rome and the Roman emperors, as well as his role in the Jewish community of his time. Thackeray provides a nuanced portrait of Josephus, highlighting both his strengths as a historian and his limitations.Overall, Josephus: The Man and The Historian is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important figures in ancient Jewish history. Thackeray's book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Judea, the Roman Empire, or the development of historical writing as a discipline.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.
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