Josephus- The Essential Writings

Description

Author:
Paul L. Maier

Publisher:
Kregel Publications

Year:
1988

Description:
This is a remarkable new translation and condensation which preserves Josephus’ essential writings: Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War. for the first time, inquiring readers can fully comprehend, appreciate, and benefit from these classic works, which shed such crucial light on the Old and New Testament. The text is eminently readable, set in large, easy-to-read type, and preserves the most important content from Josephus. All significant passages are included, many word-for-word. Only non-essential or repeated sections are omitted, and are noted with brackets in the text. Dr Maier’s fresh translation is also enhanced by 83 photographs, 12 maps and illustrations, 5 genealogical and dynastic charts, marginal dates for significant events, a thorough index, a selected bibliography and the Loeb numbering system which is now the standard for Josephus citation . 413 pages hardcover