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.

Joseph's Transgression

Josephus Against Apion 35:1

Flavius Josephus, the first-century Romano-Jewish historian, grappled with this very question in his work, Against Apion. And his answer is surprisingly relevant, even today. Josep...

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Saga of Joseph and Apollonius

Josephus Against Apion 36:1

Flavius Josephus, a 1st-century Romano-Jewish historian, knew that feeling all too well. In his work, Against Apion, he defends Judaism against its detractors, and in this section,...

Socrates Faces Judgment

Josephus Against Apion 37:1

Our guide is Josephus, the first-century Romano-Jewish historian. In his work Against Apion, he defends Judaism against its detractors. And in doing so, he offers a fascinating, an...

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Soul at Rest and Judaism

Josephus Against Apion 38:1

Josephus, a Jewish historian writing in the 1st century CE, grappled with this very question in his work, Against Apion. He was defending Judaism against its detractors, and one of...

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Moses Receives the Torah and Greek

Josephus Against Apion 39:1

The writer Josephus, in his work Against Apion, makes a pretty bold claim. He argues that Jewish laws and customs have not only been admired but actively imitated by people across ...

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Moses in Joseph's Time

Josephus Against Apion 40:1

Ever get the feeling someone's telling stories about you, and they're just... not true? That's kind of the situation the Jewish historian Josephus found himself in during the first...

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Sabbath Candles

Josephus Against Apion 41:1

The ancient writer Josephus, in his powerful work Against Apion, gives us a glimpse into the heart of Jewish values, and it's a vision that still resonates today. He’s essentially ...

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