Publisher's Synopsis
Josephus: The Man and the Historian is a book written by H. St. John Thackeray that explores the life and works of the Jewish historian Josephus. Thackeray delves into the historical context in which Josephus lived, including the Jewish Revolt against Rome and the destruction of the Second Temple. He also examines Josephus' writings, including his famous works The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews, and analyzes their accuracy and reliability as historical sources. Thackeray also provides insight into Josephus' personal life, including his controversial decision to defect to Rome and his relationship with the Roman emperors. Through this thorough examination of Josephus, Thackeray provides a comprehensive understanding of the man and the historian, as well as the historical period in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
