02481cam a22003853u 4500 2846 UtSlPG 20260610133104.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT DS Josephus, Flavius, 38?-100? The Life of Flavius Josephus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_Flavius_Josephus Release date is 2001-10-01 Produced by David Reed, and David Widger "The Life of Flavius Josephus" by Flavius Josephus is a historical account likely written in the late 1st century AD, giving an autobiographical insight into the author's life experiences and the historical backdrop of the Jewish-Roman conflict during that era. The narrative focuses on Josephus's noble lineage, his development as a leader, and the political turbulence surrounding the Jewish revolt against Roman authority, highlighting his complex relationships with various factions and key individuals. The opening of the work details Josephus’s rich genealogy, indicating his prestigious lineage linked to both the priestly and royal families of Israel. He recounts his early life, including his dedication to learning and his initial pursuits among different sects, eventually leading him to become a leader in the tumultuous period of the Jewish War. Josephus describes several attempts to prevent conflict, his evolving role within the various factions, and the challenges he faced from rivals seeking to undermine him. A notable incident involves Josephus's escape from an assassination plot, illustrating the precarious nature of his position amid the brewing revolt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Autobiographies Jews -- History -- Rebellion, 66-73 Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D. Jews -- Biography Josephus, Flavius Jewish historians -- Biography Whiston, William, 1667-1752 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2846 44922 44922