The Antiquities of the Jews

The Antiquities of the Jews is one of the most important works of history from the classical era, providing a definitive overview of Jewish history written up to that time. Josephus himself was a fascinating character. As a Jew captured during the brutal Roman occupation of Judea, he set about explaining the heritage and history of his people to his captors. As a gifted and comprehensive historian, his account of the Jewish uprisings against Roman power remains the main primary source of those campaigns.