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The Jewish War by Flavius Josephus and Betty Radice
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Feb 07, 1984 | ISBN 9780140444209

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Table Of Contents

The Jewish War – Josephus Foreword to This Edition
Introduction
Josephus’ Life
Josephus’ Works
Josephus as a Historian

THE JEWISH WAR

Preface
1. Herod’s Predecessors
2. Herod’s Rise to Power
3. Herod Master of Palestine
4. Herod’s Murder of Mariamme and her Children
5. Herod’s Murder of his Heir, and Death
6. The Rise and Fall of Archelaus
7. Judaea under Roman Rule
8. War Clouds
9. The Outbreak of War
10. Josephus Governor of Galilee
11. The Coming of Vespasian and Titus
12. Josephus the Prisoner of Vespasian
13. Vespasian’s Conquering Advance
14. Factions in Jerusalem
15. Atrocities in the City. Vespasian’s Intervention
16. Vespasian Emperor
17. The Siege of Jerusalem – First Stages
18. Two Walls Captured
19. The Horrors of the Siege
20. Antonia Captured and Destroyed
21. The Temple Burnt and the City Taken
22. Jerusalem Destroyed: Roman Celebrations
23. Cleaning-up Operations
Notes
Appendixes:
A. Bandits, Terrorists, Sicarii and Zealots
B. Roman Provincial Administration and Defence
C. Money
D. Josephus’ Calendar
E. Qumran
F. The Slavonic Versions of The Jewish War
Chronological Table
Maps and Plans:
The Eastern Mediterranean
Palestine
Jerusalem in A. D. 70
Herod’s Temple Enclosure
Herod’s Temple
The Herodian Family
Glossary of Technical Terms
Bibliography
Index

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