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Josephus was a Jewish historian born just a few years after Paul's conversion. He lived from around AD 37 to 100. He was very much a contemporary of the early Church. His two major works were The Antiquities of the Jews and The Jewish War. The first link to the right contains quotes from early writers about Josephus as well as a table comparing their quotes to what we have today from Josephus' writings about Jesus. The second link to the right contains selections from Josephus regarding Jesus and other NT Characters. The third link contains text of Josephus on the three major Jewish sects (Sadducees, Pharisees, and Essenes) as well as some writings about the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. Next is a link to the text of Josephus' Discourse to the Greeks Concerning Hades - it provides a First-Century Jewish perspective on the afterlife. The Biblical authors hold a highly consistent view with Josephus on this topic. For the Complete works of Josephus, go to the final link on the right. |
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