A Companion to Josephus (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

Brand: Wiley

Author: Chapman, Honora Howell

Edition: 1

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 488

EAN: 9781444335330

Release Date: 19-01-2016

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.0 x 1.2 inches

Details: A Companion to Josephus presents a collection of readings from international scholars that explore the works of the first century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. Represents the first single-volume collection of readings to focus on Josephus Covers a wide range of disciplinary approaches to the subject, including reception history Features contributions from 29 eminent scholars in the field from four continents Reveals important insights into the Jewish and Roman worlds at the moment when Christianity was gaining ground as a movement Named Outstanding Academic Title of 2016 by Choice Magazine, a publication of the American Library Association