The essays in this volume focus on the relationship between Josephusโ Judean and Jewish identity on the one hand, and his life and writings in the context of Flavian Rome on the other. From very different points of view the various contributions to this volume, which is the fruit of an international
Flavius Josephus and Flavian Rome
โ Scribed by Jonathan Edmondson, Steve Mason, James Rives
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 417
- Category
- Library
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