Josephus

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First-century scholar and historian. He initially fought against the Romans during the first Jewish-Roman war but ultimately defected to the Roman side, becoming an advisor to the Roman emperor's son. Josephus's works are an important source of information on Jewish history during the first century and the wars that took place in that period.

Works on Sefaria

Against Apion

Theological defense of Judaism, refuting antisemitic contentions and arguing for Judaism’s ethical superiority.

The Antiquities of the Jews

20-volume history of the Jews from their biblical origins through the Jewish-Roman wars of the 1st century CE.

The War of the Jews

History of the Jews from the Maccabees’ revolt in 167 BCE through the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE and its aftermath.