You want to go deeper understand and immerse yourself in the Jewish history culture and community of Jesus. Let Josephus The Complete Works open your eyes. Flavius Josephusfirstcentury Pharisee Jewish historian Roman consultant and writer documented aspects of life during the time of Christ giving us extensive writings on ancient Jewish history in existence. By studying Josephus works readers gain a behindthescenes look at biblical figures including Abraham Moses John the Baptist and James the brother of Jesus plus insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls community Sadducees and Pharisees the War of the Jews and beyond. Features include The War of the Jewsan account of the Jewish revolt against Rome up to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem The Antiquities of the Jewsa history of the Jews from Creation to the Roman occupation of Palestine The Life of Flavius Josephusthe autobiography of Josephus who fought against Rome and later served the empire Against Apiona defense of the origin of Judaism in the face of GrecoRoman slanders Discourse to the Greeks Concerning Hadesa text Whiston attributed to Josephus Index of parallels between Josephuss Antiquities and the Old Testament including the Apocrypha About Flavius Josephus Josephus was a firstcentury Pharisee soldier informant to the Romans and writer. He left behind the most extensive writings on ancient Jewish history still in existence. show more