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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Josephus and the Jews; The Religion and History of the Jews as Explained by Flavius Josephus' is a comprehensive scholarly analysis of the writings of the first-century historian Flavius Josephus. Author F. J. Foakes-Jackson examines how Josephus interpreted the complex history and religious identity of the Jewish people during one of their most turbulent eras. By synthesizing the narratives found in 'The Jewish War' and 'Antiquities of the Jews,' this work provides a detailed look at the social and political dynamics of Judea under Roman rule.The book explores key themes such as the internal religious sects of the time, the legal and traditional frameworks of Jewish life, and the catastrophic events leading to the fall of Jerusalem. Foakes-Jackson evaluates Josephus's reliability and intent, offering readers a clearer understanding of how the historian aimed to present Judaism to a Greco-Roman audience. This study serves as a vital resource for those interested in ancient history, theology, and the transition from biblical tradition to the rabbinic era. Through careful commentary and historical context, the work highlights the enduring significance of Josephus as a primary source for understanding the foundations of Western religious and historical thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Josephus and the Jews; The Religion and History of the Jews as Explained by Flavius Josephus" is a comprehensive scholarly analysis of the writings of the first-century historian Flavius Josephus. Author F. J. Foakes-Jackson examines how Josephus interpreted the complex history and religious identity of the Jewish people during one of their most turbulent eras. By synthesizing the narratives found in "The Jewish War" and "Antiquities of the Jews," this work provides a detailed look at the social and political dynamics of Judea under Roman rule.The book explores key themes such as the internal religious sects of the time, the legal and traditional frameworks of Jewish life, and the catastrophic events leading to the fall of Jerusalem. Foakes-Jackson evaluates Josephus's reliability and intent, offering readers a clearer understanding of how the historian aimed to present Judaism to a Greco-Roman audience. This study serves as a vital resource for those interested in ancient history, theology, and the transition from biblical tradition to the rabbinic era. Through careful commentary and historical context, the work highlights the enduring significance of Josephus as a primary source for understanding the foundations of Western religious and historical thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…