Description: A Jewish priest, a freedom fighter, a Roman citizen, a biblical scholar, a traitor, and a contemporary of several New Testament figures, Josephus (37-100 CE) was all these and more. Among the most controversial men in antiquity, he fought two Roman Emperors in battle during the First Jewish Revolt (66-70 CE) against the Roman Empire. Betraying his people, Josephus joined his adversaries, helped them conquer Jerusalem, and retired in Rome as a celebrity. 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.
