The war of the jewsbook ii wikisource, the free online library. It begins with the creation of adam and eve, and follows the events of the historical books of the hebrew bible, often adding information that we might not otherwise have today. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference library. Flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews, book, whiston. How ptolemy philadelphus procured the laws of the jews to be translated into the greek tongue and set many captives free, and dedicated many gifts to god. Antiquities of the jews by flavius josephus book 1 containing the interval of 3,833 years.
The jews become confederates with caesar when he fought against egypt. Flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews, book 20, whiston. The antiquities of the jewsbook v wikisource, the free. Josephus, soldier, statesman, historian, was a jew born at jerusalem about 37 ce. The antiquities of the jews, an account of jewish history from its early. Antiquities of the jews is a history of the jewish people, written in greek for josephus gentile patrons. Here is all the drama of the old the works of the jewish writer flavius josephus represent one of the most important records of judaism and the jews that survive. Oct 01, 2001 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
May 08, 2017 so he fell upon the jews unexpectedly, when they were fatigued, and thought they had already vanquished the enemy, and made a great slaughter of them. In the first ten volumes, josephus follows the events of the historical books of the hebrew bible also known as the old testament beginning with the story of genesis. When these affairs had been thus settled by caesar, a certain young man, by birth a jew, but brought up by a roman freedman in the city sidon, ingrafted himself into the kindred of herod, by the resemblance of his. Preface to the antiquities of the jews book 1 from creation to the death of isaac book 2 from the death of isaac to the exodus out of egypt book 3 from the exodus out of ehypt to the rejection of the generation book 4 from the rejection of that generation to the death of moses book 5 from the death of moses to. Containing the interval of a hundred and seventy years. Return to index previous book 7 next book 9 antiquities of the jews book 8. Josephus, soldier, statesman, historian, was a jew born at jerusa. If any one compare that divine prediction concerning the tyrannical power which jewish kings would exercise over them, if they would be so foolish as to prefer it before their ancient theocracy or aristocracy, 1 samuel 8. This was the second babylonian deportation of the jews, which took place in 597 b. That they should go along with his own stewards to the land that was of old called ophir, but. The antiquities of the jews was a work published by the important jewish historian flavius josephus about the year 93 or 94. Antiquities book 14 antiquities book 14, podcastdownload.
Book xiv containing the interval of thirtytwo years. From the death of judas maccabeus to the death of queen alexandra. How joshua, the commander of the hebrews, made war with the canaanites, and overcame them, and destroyed them, and divided their land by lot to the tribes of israel. Librivox recording of the antiquities of the jews, by flavius josephus. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The jewish antiquities, his largest historical enterprise, is an account in twenty books of jewish history from the creation to the outbreak of the jewish revolt against rome in ad 66. Flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews, book 12, whiston chapter 5.
Book iii from the exodus out of egypt to the rejection of the generation. Book iv from the rejection of that generation to the death of moses. The antiquities of the jews, latin antiquitates judaicae, an account of jewish history from its early beginnings to the revolt against rome in ad 66, written in greek in about ad 93 by flavius josephus, a general in the jewish army who defected to rome. His major books are history of the jewish war 7579, the antiquities of the jews 93, and against apion early life. The antiquities of the jewsbook viii wikisource, the free. This epaphroditus was certainly alive in the third year of trajan, a. Book 11 containing the interval of 253 years and 5 months. Flavius josephus the antiquities of the jews documenta. Book vi from the death of eli to the death of saul.
From the death of queen alexandra to the death of antigonus. Jewish antiquities, volume viii loeb classical library. Book xiii containing the interval of a hundred and seventy years. Book 12 of josephus jewish antiquities, sections 1 153, translated by william whiston. The antiquities of the jewsbook xv wikisource, the free. Containing the interval of four hundred and seventysix years. Antiquities of the jews contains an account of history of the jewish. Antiquities of the jews, also judean antiquities, is a 20volume historiographical work composed by the jewish historian flavius josephus in the th year of the reign of roman emperor flavius. The bible these and other books of ancient history are helpful in understanding the people, places and events comprising the biblical world. Chapter ix how, after the death of antiochus, hyrcanus made an expedition against syria, and made a league with the romans. The antiquities of the jewsbook xi wikisource, the free. A man of high descent, he early became learned in jewish law and greek literature and was a pharisee. Book vii from the taking of jerusalem by titus to the sedition of the jews at cyrene antiquities of the jews preface to the antiquities of the jews book i from creation to the death of isaac book ii from the death of isaac to the exodus out of egypt book iii from the exodus out of ehypt to the rejection of the generation book iv.
From the death of alexander the great to the death of. The antiquities of the jews, by flavius josephus project gutenberg. From wikisource 12 and dis solved her marriage with him, though this was not according to the jewish laws. The antiquities of the jewsbook viii wikisource, the. Antiquities book 12 antiquities book 12, podcastdownload. Now, a few days after the calamity that befell jericho, joshua sent three. We may seasonably note here, that josephus wrote his seven books of the jewish war long before he wrote these his antiquities. And indeed i did formerly intend, when i wrote of the war, 3 to explain who the jews originally were, what fortunes they had been subject to, and by what legislature they had been. Antiquities is a must for any serious bible students library. Now moses, when he had obtained the favor of jethro, for that was one of the names of raguel, staid there and fed his flock. Antiquities of the jews was first published in 94 ad, it is history of the jewish people, written in greek for josephus gentile patrons. The ambitious later work of the jewish historian and roman citizen flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews is a work of twenty volumes that gives a massive account of jewish culture, law, custom, and history over time. The antiquities of the jews work by josephus britannica. In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth.
The glorious actions of antipater, and his friendship with caesar. In the first ten volumes, josephus follows the events of the historical books of the hebrew bible beginning with the creation of adam and eve. His major books are history of the jewish war 7579, the antiquities of the jews 93, and against apion. May 08, 2017 and when their answer was, that they came from judea, he began to inquire of them again in what state the multitude was, and in what condition jerusalem was. Flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews william whiston, a. How solomon, when he had received the kingdom took off his enemies chapter 2. May 07, 2017 this country belonged formerly to the jews, and became useful for shipping from the donations of hiram king of tyre. Flavius josephus jewish priest, scholar, and historian. Antiquities of the jews was a work published by the important jewish historian flavius josephus about the year 93 or 94. From the death of alexander the great, to the death of judas maccabees. From wikisource 12, josephuss reason seems to be no better than a pharisaical notion or tradition.
The antiquities of the jews wikisource, the free online library. Book xix from the departure of the jews from babylon to fadus the roman procurator. Chapter iv how pompey when the citizens of jerusalm shut their gates against him besieged the city and took it by force. The antiquities of the jews wikisource, the free online. Flavius josephus, original name joseph ben matthias, born ad 3738, jerusalemdied ad 100, rome, jewish priest, scholar, and historian who wrote valuable works on the jewish revolt of 6670 and on earlier jewish history. The antiquities of the jews, volume 1 flavius josephus 37 c.
From the first of cyrus to the death of alexander the great. Now moses, when he had obtained the favor of jethro, for that was one of the. Concerning the death of king demetrius and alexander. Flavius josephus, antiquities of the jews, book 20. Book ii from the death of isaac to the exodus out of egypt.
This is the first place, so far as i remember, in these antiquities, where josephus begins to call his nation jews, he having hitherto usually, if not constantly, called them either hebrews or israelites. I also recommend foxs book of martyrs and eusebius history of the church. His writings are not always accepted as totally reliable. Book v from the death of moses to the death of eli. Antiquities of the jews is a 20volume historiographical work, written in greek, by the jewish. The antiquities of the jews is a comprehensive 20volume history of the jewish people, written by romanojewish scholar josephus around 94 a. The complete works of flavius josephus bible software by. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. And indeed i did formerly intend, when i wrote of the war, 3 to explain who the jews originally were, what fortunes they had been subject to. Antiquities of the jews by flavius josephus free ebook. Chapter 1 how cyrus, king of the persians, delivered the jews out of babylon and suffered them to return to their own country and to build their temple, for. While nothing can compare to the inspired word of god. Book 14 of josephus jewish antiquities, sections 1 155, translated by william whiston. The jews had for a great while had three sects of philosophy peculiar to themselves.
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