The Oxford handbook of Josephus / [edited by] Kenneth Atkinson.
| Other author | Atkinson, Kenneth, 1960 |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026] |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Handbooks Online Religion |
| Subjects |
| Partial contents | The Jewish war / Samuele Rocca -- Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes in Josephus' writings / Joan E. Taylor -- A postcolonial reading of Josephus' writings / Robert Wafawanaka. |
| Abstract | "A Jewish priest, a freedom fighter, a Roman citizen, a biblical scholar, and a traitor. Josephus (37-100 CE) has been called all these and more. A controversial figure in his time, Jews and Romans alike either admired or hated him. He is our major historian of the Greek and the Roman periods in the Middle East from the second century BCE to the late first century CE. In addition to documenting these eras, Josephus participated in many of the great events of his time. His eyewitness account of the 70 CE Roman destruction of the Jerusalem Temple is among the most dramatic narratives from antiquity. Among his extensive writings is the first autobiography in Western tradition and a detailed retelling of the Old Testament. No scholar or serious student of the Bible, classical literature, or ancient history can conduct their research without using Josephus' books. With its contributions from a diverse array of experts representing both established academics and the best of a promising generation of new scholars from four continents, the Oxford Handbook of Josephus will shape the direction of future research on Josephus, the Bible, Classics, Ancient History, and related fields"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025040312 |
| ISBN | 9780197539071 hardcover |
| ISBN | epub |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |