Against Apion
Book • 2015
Against Apion, written by the first-century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, is a defense of Judaism against the accusations of Apion, an Alexandrian Greek writer.
Josephus refutes Apion's claims about Jewish history and customs, providing valuable insights into Jewish life and beliefs.
The work also includes a list of the books considered canonical in the Jewish scriptures.
It is a significant historical document for understanding the development of the Jewish canon and the relationship between Judaism and Hellenistic culture.
It is a key source for studying the history of the Old Testament canon.
Josephus refutes Apion's claims about Jewish history and customs, providing valuable insights into Jewish life and beliefs.
The work also includes a list of the books considered canonical in the Jewish scriptures.
It is a significant historical document for understanding the development of the Jewish canon and the relationship between Judaism and Hellenistic culture.
It is a key source for studying the history of the Old Testament canon.
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