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The Works of JosephusA note
on how the works are referenced on this site.
Ant. 1-4 (Feldman) Ant. 5-7 (Begg) Ant. 8-10 (Begg, Spilsbury) Against Apion (Barclay) War Book 2(Mason) The Life of JosephusTimeline Josephus' life in the context of events in Rome and early Christianity. Genealogy Descent from the Hasmoneans (Maccabees). The WarJosephus on the Causes of the War Against Rome Josephus as a Source for a Military History of the Jewish Revolt by Jim Bloom Crane Brinton's Model of Revolution and the Jewish Revolt by Ken West Lion Feuchtwanger and his Josephus Trilogy by Jim Bloom Chronology of the WarPart 1: Revolt in Jerusalem August-September 66 CE Part 2: The Campaign of Cestius Gallus and the Defeat of the XIIth Legion October-November 66 CE Part 3: The New Government November 66 - March 67 Part 4: Josephus in Galilee December 66 - May 67 Part 5: The Success of Vespasian January 67 - December 69 Part 6: The Factions Battle for Power January 68 - May 70 Part 7: The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem March 70 - September 70 HolidaysThe collection of all occurrences of Passover stories in Josephus' writing; with commentary. Pentecost / Shavuos Everything Josephus has to say about the celebration of the festival of Pentecost (Shavuos) -- including the most violent protest prior to the War. Sukkot The Feast of Tabernacles, with its great crowds in Jerusalem, often marked the beginning and end of dynasties. Here is a summary of these events in the works of Josephus Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur The holiest days of modern Judaism are barely mentioned by Josephus. Why? Purim Esther's story. Hanukkah Did Josephus censor his description of Hanukkah?
WomenAn overview. Queen Alexandra The female ruler of Judea. Mariamme The story of the the last Hasmonean princess, whom Herod married to secure his kingdom, and their stormy marriage. Esther - Her Point of View Josephus' retelling of the story of Esther. "Trouble-quiet Sowers of Unrest": Representations of Women, from Josephus to Cary by Maria M. Oberg. Elizabeth Cary, the 17th century English playwright, drew from Josephus to compose her work The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry.The manner in which these two authors portray the actions of speech of women is the subject of this engrossing study
Rulers and NationsGenealogical chart of the Jewish rulers of Judaea, drawn from Josephus' account. Ancient Jewish Coins Related to the Works of Josephus The history of the rulers of Judaea as revealed in ancient silver and bronze coins. Gaza The relations between Judeans and the people on the coast have often been difficult, as Josephus relates. Modern Aspectsby Jim Bloom (December 2001) Remarks on Josephus in the Light of Current Events: 2001 by G. J. Goldberg (December 2001) LinksJosephus Works at PACE: Brill, Whiston and Greek Josephus Bibliography On-Line at PACE Perseus Greek Texts and Translations Resource Pages for Biblical Studies New Testament Gateway Ritmeyer Archaeological Design Categorized Josephus LinksJosephus in GeneralArticles Archaeology and Josephus Judaism and Early Christianity Language Literary Works Connected to Josephus ![]() |
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Josephus' Account of Jesus: The Testimonium FlavianumThe earliest description of Jesus outside of the Gospels is found in Josephus' Jewish Antiquities. Yet for centuries scholars have doubted that a Jewish writer could have written an account that contains basic tenets of Christian belief. This conflict is resolved by understanding the source of Josephus' composition.The Coincidences of the Testimonium of Josephus and the Emmaus Narrative of Luke, by G. J. Goldberg The Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha 13 (1995) pp. 59-77 The New Approach to the Testimonium Introduction. 1. The
Mystery of Josephus' Jesus Account 2. The
Josephus-Luke Connection 3. The
Testimonium-Luke Comparison Table 4.
Statistical Analysis of Jesus Texts 5.
Quantitative Content Analysis of Jesus Texts 6.
Critique of John Meier's Argument in A Marginal Jew in Light
of the Lukan Connection 7.
Conclusions: Answers to Frequently
Asked Testimonium Questions 8. Testimonium Bibliography The New TestamentSide-by-side comparison of Josephus and the New Testament. Jesus of Nazareth All of the references by Josephus to Jesus, James, and Pontius Pilate John the Baptist A discussion of Josephus' account of John the Baptist and its relation to New Testament passages. The Star of Bethlehem Speculation on a prophetic image. Honi the Circle-Drawer A popular miracle-worker is killed in Jerusalem at Passover. Mail and Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere does Josephus tell the story of Masada? Does Josephus describe Jesus' physical appearance? What are the oldest manuscripts we have of Josephus' works? Did Josephus write the "Discourse on Hades?" Could Luke and Josephus both be right about Lysanias, Tetrach of Abilene? What are your credentials? Josephus in America Josephus on Audio Archaeological Correction: Gamla and Cana The Veil of the Temple A Rope on the High Priest? Michal's Idol Translating the Sodomites Books and Articles
Review of the Brill Project: Life Editions
of Josephus MONTY PYTHON AND THE WORKS OF JOSEPHUS "What Jesus blatantly fails to appreciate is that it's the meek who are the problem." First-Century
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