The Oxford Handbook of Josephus - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0197539076 ISBN 13 : 9780197539071

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2026

Synopsis

A Jewish priest, a freedom fighter, a Roman citizen, a biblical scholar, and a traitor. Josephus (37-100 CE) has been called all these and more. A controversial figure in his time, Jews and Romans alike either admired or hated him. He is our major historian of the Greek and the Roman periods in the Middle East from the second century BCE to the late first century CE. In addition to documenting these eras, Josephus participated in many of the great events of his time. His eyewitness account of the 70 CE Roman destruction of the Jerusalem Temple is among the most dramatic narratives from antiquity. Among his extensive writings is the first autobiography in Western tradition and a detailed retelling of the Old Testament. No scholar or serious student of the Bible, classical literature, or ancient history can conduct their research without using Josephus' books. With its contributions from a diverse array of experts representing both established academics and the best of a promising generation of new scholars from four continents, the Oxford Handbook of Josephus will shape the direction of future research on Josephus, the Bible, Classics, Ancient History, and related fields.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kenneth Atkinson, a Professor of History at the University of Northern Iowa, has published numerous books and articles devoted to Josephus, ancient history, archaeology, classical studies, Dead Sea Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha (Noncanonical writings), ancient languages, and the Bible. He also has extensive experience as a field archaeologist. His excavations include the site of Gamla, whose siege and destruction by the Romans Josephus witnessed and documented.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0197539076
• ISBN 13: 9780197539071
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 462
• Éditeur: Atkinson Kenneth
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