Maier skillfully abridges josephus and indicates omissions in brackets. The essential works full color edition 9780825432606 by paul l. The essential writings by flavius josephus and paul l. Maier s translation and commentary on josephus is one of 3 modern translations i own, but is the only one i have used for the last 5 years. Both were in rome during the wellknown fire in 64ce 8. In 1984 he was named professor of the year as one of americas twentyfive finest educators. Josephus was a jewish historian who lived from about ad 37 to 110. The new complete works of josephus translated by william whiston. Maier is professor of ancient history at western michigan university and the author of numerous books dealing with the rise of christianity and the roman empire. Josephus on jesus from josephus the essential works by paul maier. Seibert professor of ancient history at western michigan university, from which he retired in 2011, retaining the title of professor emeritus in the department of history.
Not just another edition of william whistons difficult, dusty, and dated version of jospehus, but a completely new translation. Flavious josephus and the apostle paul were the same. The essential works by flavius josephus and paul l. The essential writings by flavius josephus goodreads. Josephus, the essential writings by paul l maier book cover, description, publication history. Josephus the essential writings kregel publications, 416 pp. Professor maier is one of the leading scholars on the writings of first century jewish historian josephus, and this book includes appropriate and informative references to this ancient source. Paul was in his famous shipwreck when he was on his way to rome. The essential works, a new translation commentary on writings of the. This book is of little to no use to anyone who wants to use josephus for historical study, and it should be labeled a paraphrase, not mislabeled as a translation and. The works of josephus are the most important writings we have to understand the background and history of the bible. Seibert professor of ancient history at western michigan university, from which he retired in 2011, retaining the title of.
The war of the jews the antiquities of the jews against apion discourse to the greeks concerning hades the life of flavius josephus. His nonfiction works include in the fullness of time, a book that correlates. Includes harmony of greek and english numbering systems, table of jewish weights and measures, old testament text parallels, twenty fullpage illustrations, and an updated index. Works of flavius josephus translated by william whiston 1737 this work is in the public domain. Copy freely war of the jews antiquities of the jews autobiography concerning hades against apion josephus was born joseph ben mattathias in 37 c. The new complete works of josephus flavius josephus. Josephus the essential works download ebook pdf, epub. Maier overview an awardwinning translation and condensation of the jewish antiquities and the jewish war of josephus. Maier born may 31, 1930 is a historian and novelist. The new complete works of josephus also available for read online in mobile and kindle. The essential works, a translation and abridgement of the writings of josephus. Josephus, the essential writings by paul l maier fantastic fiction. Josephus, the essential works by flavius josephus, 9780825432606, available at. Includes harmony of greek and english numbering systems, table of jewish weights and.
The essential writings, translated and edited by dr. Partial reproduction of the darkness at the crucifixion, illustrated in dore bible illustrations 1891 artist. Whiston is the translation found in most editions of josephus available today and was first published in 1737. Maier believes that while josephus s name is widely known, his books do not receive enough attention from todays readers. For christians, books 18 through 20 of the antiquities are far and away the most important sections in all of josephus writings, since they provide a rich background for the entire new testament era. Maier editor hardcover december 1995 kregel publications. Josephus mentions mathhias curtus as his forefather. Winner of gold medallion book awards classics 1989. This was such a useful book for me to read, because i know so little about roman and jewish culture in the 1st century. All of this helps to bring the biblical world to life. Josephus is perhaps implying that the misogynist selfobsessed paul who advocates and chooses chastity though why cant he have a wife, paul complains in corinthians is a bit of a woman. He retired in the spring of 2011 and retains the title of professor emeritus in the department of history at western michigan university. Includes harmony of greek and english numbering systems, table of jewish weights and measures, old testament text parallels, twenty fullpage illustrations.
Although josephus does not mention paul of tarsus, he does discuss the procurators felix and festus, about whom we read in the book of acts. The new complete works of josephus by flavius josephus. Maier concurs with the analysis of chilton and evans and states that josephus first reference was the testimonium. Buy the new complete works of josephus by flavius josephus, william whiston translator, paul l maier, ph. We present the full variation of this ebook in pdf, djvu, epub, txt, doc forms.
An illustrated edition of jewish antiquities and the jewish war. A great bargain in a text of josephus works, as well as mesmerizing reading and commentary. Happy to know i can purchase books like these atchristianbook store. Maier this firstcentury historians writings take on a renewed significance and clarity in this enhanced and updated edition a newly edited text that updates the 18th century language of the whiston translation, modern vocabulary and spellings in all 5 compete and unabridged works. In acts, theres an episode that narrates paul s conversion, and the saying hard to kick against the goad which has its origin in a drama written by jospehus himself. This work is also thoroughly indexed and keyed to the loeb classical librarys numbering of the greek text of josephus.
But paul maier presents a compelling historical fiction of pontius pilate, weaving his fiction in while staying true to actual facts known about pilate. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is a must for every pastor who wants to read josephus,prokope. Josephus s descriptions of the layout of the temple complex, including the boundary signs restricting the movements of gentiles and the location where roman soldiers were stationed, help us picture the. Maier is an authority on josephus and on firstcentury christianity. Maier s most popular book is foxes book of martyrs. Seibert professor of ancient history at western michigan university and a muchpublished author of both scholarly and popular works. If you are searching for the book by flavius josephus, paul l.
But paul maier presents a compelling historical fiction of pontius pilate, weaving his fiction in while. Proof that gamaliel who trained the apostle paul existed. The charts, maps, and illustrations make the book even more useful. Seibert professor of ancient history at western michigan university.
Josephus also mentions that he was shipwrecked when on his way to rome. Maier editor paperback july 1990 kregel publications. Geza vermes also considers the who was called christ reference in the james passage as the second reference to jesus in the antiquities and states that the first reference is likely to be the testimonium. Autobiography titus flavius josephus was a firstcentury romanojewish scholar, historian and hagiographer, who was born in. The essential writings in pdf format, then youve come to the loyal site. The new complete works of josephus book pdf download. Not just another edition of william whistons difficult, dusty and dated version of josephus, but a completely new translation. This newly edited version updates the original 18th century language. The ancient historian josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of christ and the early church era. On one level, these stories provide reasons why tiberias chose to persecute priests at the temple of isis and expel jews from rome, in the latter case. As a student of history and an attorney, i found the book stimulating and thought provoking. He has written several works of scholarly and popular nonfiction about christianity and novels about christian historians. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference library.
A condensation of jewish antiquities and the jewish war paul l. This volume is a must for every pastor who wants to read josephus. The jewish antiquities and the jewish war of josephus take on a brilliant new dimension in this revised edition of the award winning translation and condensation now with fullcolor photographs, charts, and maps. This meticulously edited collection has been formatted for your ereader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Flavious josephus and the apostle paul were the same person. The new complete works of josephus by william whiston. The jewish antiquities and the jewish war of josephus take on a brilliant new. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 b.
No source, other than the bible itself, provides more relevant information on the first century than the work of flavius josephus. Next to the bible in importance, the works of jewish historian flavius josephus are the most authoritative ancient source for illuminating the people, places, and events recorded in the old and new testaments. Paul l maier no source, other than the bible itself, provides more relevant information on the first century than the works of flavius josephus. A careful condensation of jewish antiquities and the jewish war, enhanced by photographs, maps, and illustrations. The destruction of jerusalem audiobook by josephus. Yet, trying to read josephus wordy prose is one of the most excruciating experiences i ever encountered. Maier this firstcentury historians writings take on a renewed significance and clarity in this enhanced and updated edition. The works of flavius josephus ultimate bible reference. Happily, they are also the most authoritative chapters in the antiquities since at long last josephus is either an eyewitness. If you havent read josephus before, start with this. Maier is an authority on josephus and on firstcentury christianity, as his earlier publications. Pdf the new complete works of josephus download full. In this book historian paul maier has combined josephus works jewish antiquities and the jewish war and edited them to contain the most essential parts. Now this firstcentury historians writings take on a renewed.
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