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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aBentwich, Norman,
_d1883-1971
245 1 0 _aJosephus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, David King and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Josephus" by Norman Bentwich is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and writings of Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian, military leader, and apologist, exploring his complex relationship with the Jewish people and the Roman Empire during a tumultuous period in history. Bentwich aims to provide a nuanced understanding of Josephus's contributions to Jewish scholarship while scrutinizing his character and choices, particularly regarding his actions during the Jewish-Roman conflicts. The opening of "Josephus" sets the framework for understanding his historical context and significance. It presents an overview of the relations between the Jews and Romans leading up to Josephus's life, emphasizing the struggles of the Jewish nation against Roman authority. As it recounts the historical backdrop of the conflict, it highlights Josephus's own shortcomings as a commander and historian, framing him as a complex figure whose works provide invaluable insights into Jewish history, despite his perceived betrayals and compromises in a deeply divided society. The text prepares the reader for an in-depth exploration of Josephus's life, including his motivations and the impact of his writings on both Jewish and Roman narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJosephus, Flavius
653 _aJewish historians -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9793
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