Flavius Josephus
Flavius Josephus or Yosef ben Mattityahu was a Roman–Jewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing The Jewish War, he was born in Jerusalem—then part of the Roman province of Judea—to a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry.
Selections From Josephus
Witness a Jewish historian's perilous life during the Roman Empire as he navigates war, shipwrecks, and political turmoil.
By Flavius Josephus
The Life of Flavius Josephus
Witness the dramatic story of a leader's struggle for peace during a time of rebellion, betrayal, and war.
By Flavius Josephus
The Wars of the Jews; Or, The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem
Witness the tragic clash of cultures and the devastating struggle for freedom as a people's revolt leads to the fall of their holy city.
By Flavius Josephus
Antiquities of the Jews
An ancient chronicle unveils the saga of a people from the dawn of time, intertwining faith, history, and the hand of destiny.
By Flavius Josephus
An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse to The Greeks Concerning Hades
Venture into a subterranean world where souls are divided, the righteous find paradise, and the wicked face eternal suffering.
By Flavius Josephus
The Project Gutenberg Works of Flavius Josephus: An Index
Journey through the life and writings of a first-century historian as he explores Jewish life, culture, and history under Roman rule.
By Flavius Josephus
Against Apion
In a world of ancient biases, one historian fights to preserve and celebrate the legacy of his people against the slanders of rival civilizations.
By Flavius Josephus