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The Jewish War

Book • 1959
Josephus's "The Jewish War" provides a detailed account of the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE).

It covers the political and military events leading to the war, the various factions within Jewish society, and the Roman campaigns.

The book is a significant historical source for understanding the period, offering insights into the social, religious, and political dynamics of Judea under Roman rule.

It's considered a primary source, though Josephus's biases and potential for self-aggrandizement must be considered.

The work remains a cornerstone of understanding this pivotal moment in Jewish history.

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Jillian Stinchcomb
as writing our best account of the Jewish revolt against the Romans.
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Mentioned as the book written by Josephus, also known as the Jewish War, about the Great Revolt.
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Yehuda Kurtzer
in relation to Yigal Yadin's excavation of Masada.
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Tom Holland
as a significant historical source on the Jewish-Roman wars.
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Mentioned by Ben and Noel as the author of "The Jewish War", which recounts the earliest known mooning incident.
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