Josephus: The Essential Writings - by Flavius Josephus (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An award-winning translation and condensation of The Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War of Josephus. The historical events take on a brilliant new dimension in this revised edition now with photographs, charts, and maps.

Review Quotes

A readable, user-friendly Josephus!-- "Christian Book Review" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

A very valuable source for all who are interested in biblical history.-- "Reformed Theological College, Australia" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

A welcome addition to the tools which provide understanding for both the OT, the inter-testamental period and the NT.-- "Calvary Baptist Theological Journal" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

An excellent, practical addition for any library. . . . Invaluable for anyone who is interested in the Bible or history.-- "Christian Standard" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Delightfully terse and readable.-- "Librarianís World" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Fascination, fun-to-read history.-- "Cornerstone" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.--Michael L. Sherer "Metro Lutheran News" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

Seasoned students of Scripture as well as those just beginning to explore Bible background will find in this volume and excellent, appealing resource.-- "Moody Magazine" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)

The book provides a fresh view of Old and New Testament times and reads as easily as a novel.-- "Westerner" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)