{"product_id":"9780785250500","title":"Josephus The Complete Works","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou want to go deeper, understand, and immerse yourself in the Jewish history, culture, and community of Jesus. Let \u003cem\u003eJosephus: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Works\u003c\/em\u003e open your eyes. Flavius Josephus—first-century Pharisee, Jewish historian, Roman consultant, and writer, documented aspects of life during the time of Christ, giving us extensive writings on ancient Jewish history in existence. By studying Josephus’ works, readers gain a behind-the-scenes look at biblical figures including Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, and James the brother of Jesus, plus insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls community, Sadducees and Pharisees, the War of the Jews, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe War of the Jews—an account of the Jewish revolt against Rome up to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Antiquities of the Jews—a history of the Jews from Creation to the Roman occupation of Palestine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Life of Flavius Josephus—the autobiography of Josephus, who fought against Rome and later served the empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgainst Apion—a defense of the origin of Judaism in the face of Greco-Roman slanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscourse to the Greeks Concerning Hades—a text Whiston attributed to Josephus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex of parallels between Josephus’s Antiquities and the Old Testament including the Apocrypha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Flavius Josephus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosephus was a first-century Pharisee, soldier, informant to the Romans, and writer. He left behind the most extensive writings on ancient Jewish history still in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson, Thomas, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015038714096,"sku":"9780785250500","price":16.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780785250500_p0.jpg?v=1763662845","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780785250500","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}