Flavius Josephus (/ dʒoʊˈsiːfəs /; [4] Ancient Greek: Ἰώσηπος, Iṓsēpos; c. AD 37 – c. 100), born Yosef ben Mattityahu[a] (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף בֵּן מַתִּתְיָהוּ), was a Roman–Jewish historian and military …

Josephus is our only source of knowledge for much of the history of Judaism in the First Century CE. His books provide essential background for an understanding of both the beginning of …

Mar 21, 2025 · Flavius Josephus (born ad 37/38, Jerusalem—died ad 100, Rome) was a Jewish priest, scholar, and historian who wrote valuable works on the Jewish revolt of 66–70 and on …

Flavius Josephus was a famous Jewish historian, priest, and scholar. His complete writings, books, and antiquities were translated by William Whiston. Read his complete works here online.

Josephus joined the Romans, for which he was branded a traitor. He acted as consultant to the Romans and a go-between with the revolutionaries. Unable to convince the rebels to …

Mar 25, 2024 · Born into a priestly Jewish family in the first century C.E., Josephus found himself amid political upheaval, war, and cultural transformation. This article aims to shed light on the …

Flavius Josephus (a.k.a. Joseph ben Matityahu in Hebrew) was a Jew who grew up in Jerusalem at the beginning of the Common Era. He was well educated, knowing both Jewish texts and …

Oct 11, 2021 · Titus Flavius Josephus (36-100 CE), was born Yosef ben Matityahu and became a 1st-century CE Jewish historian. He was a member of a priestly household in Jerusalem …

Apr 12, 2009 · Invaluable writings of Flavius Josephus (ca. A.D. 36-100), Jewish activist and historian, in 876 bookmarked and searchable pdf pages. Includes his Autobiography, …

The Flavius Josephus Primer Home Page Welcome! This site is dedicated to the works of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus (37 CE - circa 100 CE). For centuries Josephus' works …