Josephus

Description: (Romano-Jewish Historian and Military Leader)

Titus Flavius Josephus was a Romano-Jewish scholar, historian, and writer, who belonged to the first century. Known to be well-read and wise, Josephus initially served as a priest, like his father, but remained unsatisfied with the limited knowledge he had at that time. To understand life better, he decided to stay in the wilderness for a while. Upon his return, he decided to be a Pharisee. His fate turned him into a military general, since Jews needed protection from the Romans. He started his war as a Jewish leader, but after the Romans captured him, he decided to join hands with them. For the rest of the First Jewish–Roman war, he guided the Romans to win against the Jews. Thus, he is known as a class traitor. With time, he took Roman citizenship and lived his life under the protection of Roman Emperor Vespasian and his son, Titus. His writings on Jewish history and the First Jewish–Roman War are authentic accounts of how things were in the first century. His most popular works include ‘The Jewish War,’ ‘Antiquities of the Jews,’ and the ‘Autobiography of Flavius Josephus.’ It is believed that he died soon after the death of the last member of the Flavian dynasty, Domitian.

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Born In Israel
Alternative names Flavius Josephus
City Jerusalem, Israel
Parents Matthias
Children Flavius Hyrcanus, Flavius Justus, Flavius Simonides Agrippa

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When did Josephus live? Josephus lived during the 1st century AD, specifically from 37 AD to around 100 AD.
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