Josephus

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Selections from the works of Flavius Josephus (37 -- c. 100 CE), the Jewish-Roman historian whose writings, including Antiquities of the Jews and The Jewish War, are among our most important sources for the history and legends of ancient Israel.

Moses: Joseph and the Origins of the World

Josephus Against Apion 17:1

The historian Flavius Josephus, writing in his treatise Against Apion, thought he had the answer, at least when it came to the Jewish people. And it all came down to a specific app...

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Descent to Sheol

Josephus Against Apion 18:1

Most people, as Josephus points out in his treatise Against Apion, are pretty clueless about their own legal systems. They bumble along, accidentally break a rule, and only then do...

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Fire of Torah

Josephus Against Apion 19:1

The first-century historian Josephus, in his work Against Apion, offers a fascinating perspective on this very question when describing the Jewish people. He highlights a remarkabl...

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Torah from Heaven

Josephus Against Apion 20:1

It’s a charge that’s been leveled against the Jewish people for centuries. Even Josephus, way back in the first century C.E., tackled this very criticism in his work, Against Apion...

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Mouth of the Abyss

Josephus Against Apion 21:1

Josephus, a fascinating figure from the first century – a Jewish historian who lived through the Roman conquest of Judea – grappled with this very question in his writings. In his ...

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Pillars of Existence

Josephus Against Apion 22:1

Isn't it amazing to consider the different ways people organize their societies, and how those structures reflect their deepest beliefs? Think about it: what could be a more sacred...

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Wages of Sin

Josephus Against Apion 23:1

Josephus, in his work Against Apion, gives us a glimpse into the Jewish understanding of this concept, and it’s surprisingly profound. Josephus argues that there should be one cent...

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Guarding the Torah

Josephus Against Apion 24:1

In his work Against Apion, Josephus defends Jewish customs and beliefs against Hellenistic slanders. Here, he outlines the traditional Jewish view of marriage, starting with a clea...

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Cosmic Origins

Josephus Against Apion 25:1

He argues that the strength of a community isn't found in fleeting celebrations or momentary pleasures, but in the consistent, dedicated education of its children. Think about that...

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