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The Jewish War

by Josephus

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Josephus’s Jewish War is the principal ancient narrative source for the First Jewish–Roman War. It covers the revolt in Judaea, factional conflict in Jerusalem, Vespasian’s campaign in Galilee, the Flavian rise during Rome’s civil crisis, Titus’s siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. The book is valuable for battles, towns, siege conditions and political divisions, while also reflecting Josephus’s need to explain his own change of allegiance.

Historical Periods

Flavian Dynasty69–96 CE Siege of Jerusalem70 CE Roman Judaea and Second Temple Society4 BCE–66 CE Classical Historiography500 BCE–250 CE

Genres

Classical Literature

Historical people

Vespasian9–79 Titus39–81 Josephus37–100

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