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 chronicles the events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 AD, including the Jewish rebellion against Roman rule, the siege of Jerusalem, and the eventual fall of the city. Josephus provides a detailed account of the political and religious tensions between the Jews and the Romans, as well as the internal divisions within the Jewish community that contributed to their defeat. He also describes the atrocities committed by both sides during the conflict, including the massacre of Jewish rebels and the destruction of the Jewish temple. The book is divided into seven books, each focusing on a specific period of the conflict. Josephus draws on a variety of sources, including his own experiences as a military commander, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced account of the war. The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem has been widely read and studied for its historical and cultural significance, as well as its insights into the complex relationship between the Jews and the Romans. It remains an important text for scholars of ancient history and Jewish studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.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.
