Josephus

Josephus is a historical biography written by Norman Bentwich about the life and times of the Jewish historian Josephus. Josephus was a prominent figure in the first century AD, and his writings are considered to be some of the most important historical documents of the time. Bentwich's book provides a detailed account of Josephus' life, including his early years in Jerusalem, his time as a military commander during the Jewish revolt against Rome, and his later years as a historian and writer. The book also explores the political and religious landscape of the time, and provides insight into the complex relationship between the Jewish people and the Roman Empire. With meticulous attention to detail and a clear, engaging writing style, Bentwich's Josephus is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the ancient world.Josephus was essentially an apologist, and his writings include not only an apology for his people, but an apology for his own life. In contrast with the greater Jewish writers, he was given to vaunting his own deeds. We have therefore abundant, if not always reliable, information about the chief events of his career. It must always be borne in mind that he had to color the narrative of his own as well as his people's history to suit the tastes and prejudices of the Roman conqueror.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.