The History Of The Destruction Of Jerusalem Or The Wars Of The Jews - Flavius Josephus - Bog

The History Of The Destruction Of Jerusalem Or The Wars Of The Jews is a historical account written by Josephus, Flavius. The book chronicles the events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, including the Roman siege of the city and the subsequent massacre of its inhabitants. Josephus provides a detailed account of the political and religious tensions that existed between the Jewish people and the Roman Empire, as well as the various factions and groups that vied for power within the city. The book also includes descriptions of key figures such as Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate, as well as the rise of the Zealots and other revolutionary groups. Josephus draws upon his own experiences as a Jewish general who surrendered to the Romans during the war, and his account is considered one of the most important historical sources on the period. The History Of The Destruction Of Jerusalem Or The Wars Of The Jews is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history or the history of the Jewish people.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.