The History of The Destruction of Jerusalem

Josephus, the Jewish historian and Roman citizen wrote this account of The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem in 75 AD describing events from the capture of Jerusalem in 164 BC by Antiochus IV Epiphanes through the revolts against the Roman Empire to the final events of the First Jewish-Roman War in which Jerusalem was ultimately and utterly destroyed in 70 AD. As a member of a wealthy, royal priestly family, a Pharisee, Governor of Galilee and anti-Roman activist, Josephus’ unusual blended heritage and exper ience affords a unique perspective. This account describing the tragic events of the Jewish revolt against Rome, known also as The Wars of the Jews, offers a great deal of fact and detail not found in other contemporary sources since it is based largely upon what Josephus himself saw, heard, and experienced firsthand. Josephus will open modern eyes to the gripping conditions and events of Judaism in the first century.