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100 1 _aJosephus, Flavius,
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245 1 4 _aThe Life of Flavius Josephus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_Flavius_Josephus
500 _aRelease date is 2001-10-01
508 _aProduced by David Reed, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAutobiographies
653 _aJews -- History -- Rebellion, 66-73
653 _aRome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
653 _aJews -- Biography
653 _aJosephus, Flavius
653 _aJewish historians -- Biography
700 1 _aWhiston, William,
_d1667-1752
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2846
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