They are invaluable sources of eyewitness testimony to the development of western civilization, including the foundation and growth of christianity in the 1st century. Containing twenty books of the jewish antiquities, seven books of the jewish war, and the life of jos. Josephus was witness to the cataclysmic war that ended the jewish nation in 70 a. Against apion is a twovolume defence of judaism as classical religion and philosophy, stressing its antiquity, as opposed to what josephus claimed was the relatively more recent tradition of the greeks.
These works provide valuable insight into first century judaism and the background of early christianity. His complete writings, books, and antiquities were translated by william whiston. The book was written about 75, originally in josephuss paternal tongue, probably aramaic, though this version has not survived. To listen to the audiobooks unpack the zipfile and import the files to your listening device phone, ipod, computer etc.
The learned and authentic jewish historian, and celebrated warrior. Description of the book josephus the complete works. Josephus recorded jewish history, with special emphasis on the first century ad and the first jewishroman war. The antiquities of the jews by flavius josephus free at.
Furthermore, two of the chiefest amongst the syrians wrought berillus, who had sometimes been neros master, and at that time was secretary of esta. The works of flavius josephus is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. This collection includes all of josephus surviving works and links to free audiobook version of all works. An extract out of josephuss discourse to the greeks concerning hades. Encounter the world and traditions that jesus knew. You may select to listen to the whole book, or play the cd in your mp3 compatible player. If you are not in the usa, please verify the status of these works in your own country before. This site is dedicated to the works of the jewish historian flavius josephus 37 ce circa 100 ce for centuries josephus works were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible. Complete and unabridged, this is the best onevolume edition of the classic translation of josephus works. The book was written about 75, originally in josephuss paternal tongue, probably. The antiquities of the jews full audiobook by flavius josephus. For centuries, the works of josephus were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference library. Works of flavius josephus translated by william whiston 1737 this work is in the public domain.
As one of the few extant works from the time of jesus and as his countryman, josephus is invaluable to understanding the life and times of 1st century israel. In this exciting book, the renowned author of think and grow rich, napoleon hill, reveals his latest discoveries about getting what you wantand making the most. Definitely a book for those interested in jewish history, with rather a different retelling of the bibles old testament. The complete works of flaviusjosephus, the celebrated jewish historian comprising the history and antiquities of the jews, with the destruction of jerusalem by the romans and dissertations concerning jesus christ, john the baptist, james the just, and the sacrifice of isaac, together with a discourse on hades, or hell by whiston, william and a great selection of. Titus flavius josephus, born joseph ben matityahu hebrew.
It was later translated into greek, probably under the supervision of josephus himself. Complete and unabridged, new updated edition ancient greek hardcover unabridged, september 1, 1980. The complete works of the famous jewish historian, translated by william whiston. May 17, 2016 his most important works were the jewish war c. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the works of flavius josephus. The sources of knowledge that we have of this war are josephuss account and.
Against apion flavius josephus audiobook and ebook. This free app contains the complete works of flavius josephus as ebooks and as audiobooks english language only. Josephus s discourse to the greeks concerning hades. For centuries josephus works were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible.
This site is dedicated to the works of the jewish historian flavius josephus 37 ce circa 100 ce. It is a description of jewish history from the capture of jerusalem by the seleucid. It is a history of the jewish people, written in greek for josephus gentile. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. For hundreds of years, scholars have turned to josephus to learn more about the context of the old and new testaments. The sources of knowledge that we have of this war are josephuss account and from the talmud gittin 57b and in midrash eichah. Complete works flavius josephus, first edition abebooks. Jul 17, 2009 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. The life of flavius josephus the life of josephus discourse to the greeks. Josephuss discourse to the greeks concerning hades. With the book of jasher enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The wars of the jews is a book written by the 1st century jewish historian josephus. The destruction of jerusalem audiobook by josephus. Antiquities of the jews was a work published by the important jewish historian flavius josephus about the year 93 or 94. In the complete works you will discover what the new testament writers knew about abraham, moses, samuel, david, and solomon and examine an indepth history of herod and his infamous family. Also of understanding the book of revelation and the relationship with rome, the typology used in relation to the antichrist and the destruction of the temple and the war in 70ad. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His works are the principal source for the history of the jews from the reign of antiochus epiphanes b. Flavius josephus was a famous jewish historian, priest, and scholar. See all books authored by flavius josephus, including the works of josephus, and the jewish war, and more on. The wars of the jews or the history of the destruction of jerusalem, or as it usually. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio duration. The mp3 complete works of flavius josephus comes on an auto start cd. Copy freely war of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion josephus was born joseph ben mattathias in 37 c. Phlauiou iosepou historia ioudaikou polemou pros rhomaious bibliona is a book written by the 1st century jewish historian josephus.
The wars of the jews or the history of the destruction of jerusalem, or as it usually appears in modern english translations, the jewish war original title. Some antijudean allegations ascribed by josephus to the greek writer apion, and myths accredited to. To find a specific author or title, use the find function on your web browser menu to find that word on this page. Complete and unabridged with audiobooks kindle edition by josephus, flavius, whiston, william. Against apion is a twovolume defense of judaism as classical religion and philosophy, stressing its antiquity, as opposed to what josephus claimed was the relatively more recent tradition of the greeks. Books and articles on josephus the books mentioned elsewhere on the flavius josephus web site are listed here, together with many other useful works. You can read the book and listen to each chapter as the complete text is included. It is a history of the jewish people, written in greek for josephus gentile patrons. Bible our library history the works of flavius josephus war of the jews book 2 chapter 9. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 b. Flavius josephus audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Titus flavius josephus born yosef ben matityahu was a firstcentury romanojewish scholar, historian and hagiographer, who was born in jerusalemthen part of roman judeato a father of.
Copy freely war of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion josephus was born joseph ben mattathias in. In the process, josephus provides substantial firsthand corroboration of the biblical record. Flavius josephus books list of books by author flavius. Flavius josephus books list of books by author flavius josephus. And now as the ethnarchy of archelaus was fallen into a roman province, the other sons of herod, philip, and that herod who was called antipas, each of them took upon them the administration of their own tetrarchies. As regards the account of the jewish roman war, some historians cast doubts on the veracity of what josephus recounts. Jul 23, 2014 links to audiobook versions of flavius josephuss works the complete works of flavius josephus.
What is the best works and edition of josephus to read. Editions of the works of josephus by flavius josephus. Most importantly, youll meet the historical jesus in josephus writings, as well as john the baptist and other familiar faces. Librivox recording of the wars of the jews, by flavius josephus. They are an invaluable eyewitness to a momentous turning point in judaism, christianity, and western civilization. Faq for information about file content and naming conventions.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As an original reference, the works of josephus is essential to a full understanding of the first century, the time of christ and the new testament. Illuminate your understanding of the new testament. And now as the ethnarchy of archelaus was fallen into a roman province, the other sons of herod, philip, and that herod who was called antipas, each of them took upon them the administration. It is a description of jewish history from the capture of jerusalem by the seleucid ruler antiochus iv epiphanes in 164 bc to the fall and destruction of jerusalem. His most important works are the jewish war and antiquities of the jews. Minor works of josephus against apion discourse on hades life of josephus. Browse flavius josephuss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Against apion flavius josephus audiobook and ebook all. Youll be able to understand the background of the bible like never before. The wars of the jews flavius josephus audiobook and ebook. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference.
Books by josephus, flavius sorted by popularity project gutenberg. The wars of the jews flavius josephus audiobook and. Flavius josephus complete works and writings bible study tools. I had the complete works of josephus but lost it along with everything else in a house fire back in 2010. Links to audiobook versions of flavius josephuss works the complete works of flavius josephus. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. It is a description of jewish history from the capture of jerusalem by the seleucid ruler antiochus iv epiphanes in 164 bc to the fall and destruction of jerusalem in the first jewishroman war in ad 70. Some antijudean allegations ascribed by josephus to the greek writer apion, and myths accredited to manetho are also addressed. The ancient historian josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of christ and the early church era.
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