| Josephus and Jewish History in Flavian Rome and Beyond Contributor(s): Sievers, Joseph (Editor), Lembi, Gaia (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9004141790 ISBN-13: 9789004141797 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $223.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: This volume focuses on the interplay between Josephus' Judean identity and his Roman context. After treating historiographical and literary issues, it addresses Josephus' presentation of Judaism and of historical "facts." A final section deals with the transmission of his works. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - Religion | Judaism - General |
| Dewey: 933.05 |
| LCCN: 2005050145 |
| Series: Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism |
| Physical Information: 1.41" H x 6.4" W x 9.68" (2.15 lbs) 470 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The essays in this volume focus on the relationship between Josephus' Judean and Jewish identity on the one hand, and his life and writings in the context of Flavian Rome on the other. From very different points of view the various contributions to this volume, which is the fruit of an international colloquium entitled 'Josephus between Jerusalem and Rome' held in the city of Rome in 2003, shed light on the complex cultural interplay in Josephus' writings. After examining more general historiographical and literary questions, the volume proceeds to address specific issues of Josephus' presentation of Judaism and of historical "data", inter alia about the war of 66-70 CE. A final section deals with the translation and transmission of his works. |
