The Jewish Wars

In "The Jewish Wars," Flavius Josephus presents a comprehensive account of the Jewish revolt against Roman dominion from 66 to 73 CE, intricately weaving historical narrative with firsthand observation. His literary style deftly combines a historian's meticulous detail with the rhetorical flair of a skilled storyteller, as he illuminates the socio-political complexities of Judea and the cultural tensions that precipitated conflict. Josephus writes with a dual purpose: to document the events for ...