Josephus
Josephus · Historical & Religious Figures
First-century historian whose works are the key source on Second Temple Judea
c. 37, Jerusalem, Judea (Roman Empire) — c. 100, Rome, Roman Empire
Judea · Rome
Josephus is recognized among Jewish contributors to Historical & Religious Figures — First-century historian whose works are the key source on Second Temple Judea
Titus Flavius Josephus, born Yosef ben Matityahu, was a first-century Jewish priest, commander and historian whose works 'The Jewish War' and 'Antiquities of the Jews' are the principal surviving source for Second Temple Judea and the Jewish revolt against Rome. Of a priestly and Hasmonean family, he was Jewish by birth and upbringing. His writings remain foundational to Jewish and biblical history.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews among the 250 most-cited scholars in the Arts & Humanities
First-century historian whose works are the key source on Second Temple Judea
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews among the 250 most-cited scholars in the Arts & Humanities
