Josephus

Josephus is a book written by Norman Bentwich that provides a comprehensive biography of the Jewish historian and scholar, Flavius Josephus. The book delves into the life of Josephus, from his birth in Jerusalem to his eventual death in Rome. Bentwich explores Josephus' involvement in the Jewish-Roman War and his decision to switch sides and become a Roman citizen. The book also covers Josephus' literary works, including his most famous work, The Jewish War, and his relationship with the Roman emperors. Bentwich provides insights into Josephus' personal life, including his marriages and children, as well as his religious beliefs and practices. The book is a well-researched and detailed account of one of the most important figures in Jewish history.Josephus was essentially an apologist, and his writings include not only an apology for his people, but an apology for his own life. In contrast with the greater Jewish writers, he was given to vaunting his own deeds. We have therefore abundant, if not always reliable, information about the chief events of his career. It must always be borne in mind that he had to color the narrative of his own as well as his people's history to suit the tastes and prejudices of the Roman conqueror.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.