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100 1 _aJosephus, Flavius,
_d38?-100?
245 1 0 _aSelections From Josephus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-16
508 _aTurgut Dincer, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Selections From Josephus" by Flavius Josephus is a collection of historical writings that delves into Jewish history and biographical accounts, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This work focuses on significant events in Judea, including the Jewish War and the life of Herod the Great, showcasing the author's unique perspective as a Jewish historian during the Roman Empire. The opening of the text introduces Josephus’s own life story, starting from his early years marked by educational achievements and a keen interest in the various Jewish sects. He recounts pivotal moments, including a perilous voyage to Rome after a shipwreck, and his unsuccessful efforts to prevent a revolt against the Romans, highlighting his position at the center of significant historical events leading up to and during the Jewish War. The narrative sets the stage for a reflective and detailed examination of his experiences as a soldier and historian amidst the complex political landscape of Judea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJews -- History
653 _aJudaism
700 1 _aThackeray, H. St. J.
_q(Henry St. John),
_d1869?-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64837
999 _c105660
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