Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem or The Wars of the Jews is a historical account written by Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the first century AD. The book describes the events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, including the Jewish revolt against Roman rule, the siege of Jerusalem, and the eventual defeat of the Jews by the Roman army. Josephus was a witness to many of the events he describes, and his account is considered to be one of the most important sources of information about the Jewish-Roman war. The book includes detailed descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the customs and beliefs of the Jewish people. The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem is divided into seven books, each covering a different period of the war. The first book provides background information on the Jewish people and their history, while the remaining six books describe the events of the war itself. Josephus' account of the war is notable for its impartiality and its detailed descriptions of both the Jewish and Roman sides of the conflict. The book also includes information on the aftermath of the war, including the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the dispersal of the Jewish people. Overall, The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem or The Wars of the Jews is a valuable historical document that provides insight into one of the most significant events in Jewish history.But John made use of this festival as a cloak for his treacherous designs, and armed the most inconsiderable of his own party, the greater part of whom were not purified, with weapons concealed under their garments, and sent them with great zeal into the temple, in order to seize upon it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
