ACCTG 1 Lecture 27:
Document Summary
Importance of josephus: antiquities of the jews (20 volumes, creation to jewish. 37 ce-100 ce, from an aristocratic family. Became a spokesperson for roman forces, enjoys patronage of the flavian dynasty- Vespasian, titus and domitian- presents his work to them. King herod reign is covered in book 15. Presented to domitian, so written by the early 90s- end of 1st century- motivation was to promote respect for the jewish people amongst romans. Jewish war: starts with palestine under greek rule- 70 ce, 7 volumes- presented to. Vespasian and titus, in this he is trying to defend his decision and himself on why he switched sides. Josephus constantly quotes [nicolaus of damascus: history]- only have a reconstruction from josephus" quotes. Strabo- geography- 60 ce- talking about different regions + inhabitants- 17 books- Josephus hates herod, only quotes nicolaus to contradict him covers the jews and palestine in this. Also wrote a [history], but reconstructed from josephus.
