A history of the Jewish War : A.D. 66-74 /

"A conflict that erupted between Roman legions and some Judaeans in late AD 66 had an incalculable impact on Rome's physical appearance and imperial governance; on ancient Jews bereft of their mother-city and temple; and on early Christian fortunes. Historical scholarship and cinema alike...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Mason, Steve, 1957- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Subjects:	Josephus, Flavius > Criticism and interpretation. Josephus, Flavius. > De bello Judaico. Josephus, Flavius. Rebellion, Jews (66-73) De bello Judaico (Josephus, Flavius) Jews > History > Rebellion, 66-73. Jews. HISTORY > Ancient > General. Jüdischer Krieg. 66-73 66 - 73. Criticism, interpretation, etc. History.
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Table of Contents:

Part I. Contexts: 1. A famous and unknown war; 2. Understanding historical evidence: Josephus' Judean War in context; 3. Parthian saviours, sieges, and morale: ancient warfare in human perspective; Part II. Investigations: 4. Why did they do it? Antecedents, circumstances, and 'causes' of the revolt; 5. Nero's war I: the blunder of Cestius Gallus?; 6. Nero's war II: Flavians in Galilee; 7. Jerusalem I: Josephus and the education of Titus; 8. Jerusalem II: coins, councils, constructions; 9. A tale of two Eleazars: Machaerus and Masada.