Encounter the world and traditions that jesus knew. Josephus was witness to the cataclysmic war that ended the jewish nation in 70 a. Jan 01, 2011 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. The antiquities of the jews by flavius josephus free at. Browse flavius josephuss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
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This newly edited version updates the original 18th century language. Phlauiou iosepou historia ioudaikou polemou pros rhomaious bibliona is a book written by the 1st century jewish historian josephus. Translated by william whiston 16671752 antiquities of the jews was a work published by the important jewish historian flavius. Full audio books for everyone earns money off of the above links. Flavius josephus books list of books by author flavius josephus. It is a description of jewish history from the capture of jerusalem by the seleucid. Josephus is also valuable for his account of herod and the deaths of john the baptist, jesus, and the apostle james. 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. In the first ten volumes, josephus follows the events of the historical books of the. Copy freely war of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion josephus was born joseph ben mattathias in 37 c.
Faq for information about file content and naming conventions. Books by josephus, flavius sorted by popularity project gutenberg. 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. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. Containing twenty books of the jewish antiquities, seven books of the jewish war, and the life of jos. The works of flavius josephus is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. An index by flavius josephus free ebook project gutenberg. The antiquities of the jews full audiobook by flavius. The works of josephus by flavius josephus goodreads. Minor works of josephus by flavius josephus on free audio. Some antijudean allegations ascribed by josephus to the greek writer apion, and myths accredited to manetho are also addressed.
His works are the principal source for the history of the jews from the reign of antiochus epiphanes b. Antiquities of the jews was a work published by the important jewish historian flavius josephus about the year 93 or 94. Works of flavius josephus translated by william whiston 1737 this work is in the public domain. The book was written about 75, originally in josephuss paternal tongue, probably aramaic. Complete and unabridged, this is the best onevolume edition of the classic translation of josephus works. It was later translated into greek, probably under the supervision of josephus himself. Complete and unabridged with audiobooks kindle edition by josephus, flavius, whiston, william. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 b. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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 related books, art and. The wars of the jews by josephus free at loyal books. It is a description of jewish history from the capture of jerusalem by the. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio duration.
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. Links to audiobook versions of flavius josephuss works the complete works of flavius josephus. The insight given into the essene community, the destruction of jerusalem and the interpretations and traditions of the old testament in first century judaism is invaluable. The complete works of the famous jewish historian, translated by william whiston. Complete works flavius josephus, first edition abebooks. Against apion flavius josephus audiobook and ebook. His complete writings, books, and antiquities were translated by william whiston. 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. Jul 23, 2014 links to audiobook versions of flavius josephuss works the complete works of flavius josephus. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. Youll be able to understand the background of the bible like never before. The learned and authentic jewish historian, and celebrated warrior.
Sep 04, 20 full audio books for everyone earns money off of the above links. The mp3 complete works of flavius josephus comes on an auto start cd. The antiquities of the jews audiobook by flavius josephus 37c. You may select to listen to the whole book, or play the cd in your mp3 compatible player. Flavius josephus was a famous jewish historian, priest, and scholar. Antiquities of the jews flavius josephus audiobook and.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If you are not in the usa, please verify the status of these works in your own country before. This renowned reference book has served scholars, pastors, students, and those interested in the background of the new testament for years. Illuminate your understanding of the new testament. Flavius josephus audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference library. The insight given into the essene community, the destruction of jerusalem and the interpretations and traditions of the old testament in first century. 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 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.
Most importantly, youll meet the historical jesus in josephus writings, as well as john the baptist and other familiar faces. Books and articles on josephus the books mentioned elsewhere on the flavius josephus web site are listed here, together with many other useful works. Josephus s discourse to the greeks concerning hades. They are an invaluable eyewitness to a momentous turning point in judaism, christianity, and western civilization. The sources of knowledge that we have of this war are josephuss account and.
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. This site is dedicated to the works of the jewish historian flavius josephus 37 ce circa 100 ce. The extant manuscripts of the book antiquities of the jews, written by the firstcentury jewish historian flavius josephus around 9394 ad, contain two references to jesus of nazareth and one reference to john the baptist the first and most extensive reference to jesus in the antiquities, found in book 18, states that jesus was the messiah and a wise teacher who was crucified by pilate. The sources of knowledge that we have of this war are josephus s account and from the talmud gittin 57b and in midrash eichah. Jul 17, 2009 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Josephuss discourse to the greeks concerning hades. 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. This complete collection of josephus works includesa newly edited text that updates the 18th century language of the whiston translation using modern vocabulary and spellings in all five complete and unabridged works. It is a history of the jewish people, written in greek for josephus gentile. Librivox recording of the wars of the jews, by flavius josephus. Editions of the works of josephus by flavius josephus. To listen to the audiobooks unpack the zipfile and import the files to your listening device phone, ipod, computer etc. The outlook of josephus, a late first century pharisee and historian, on jesus.
No source, other than the bible itself, provides more relevant information on the first century than the work of flavius josephus. This free app contains the complete works of flavius josephus as ebooks and as audiobooks english language only. Flavius josephus books list of books by author flavius. What is the best works and edition of josephus to read. The ancient historian josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of christ and the early church era. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Each book consists of several mp3s packaged as a single zipfile. In the process, josephus provides substantial firsthand corroboration of the biblical record. The extant manuscripts of the book antiquities of the jews, written by the firstcentury jewish historian flavius josephus around 9394 ad, contain two references to jesus of nazareth and one reference to john the baptist. The book was written about 75, originally in josephuss paternal tongue, probably. Josephuss writings on ancient jewish thought, background, and history are now more accessible than ever. For centuries josephus works were more widely read in europe than any book other than the bible. Description of the book josephus the complete works.
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