When did Flavius Josephus write The Jewish War?
Flavius Josephus wrote The Jewish War around 75 AD. He was a first-century historian born into the Jewish priesthood in Jerusalem.
Questions about The Jewish War
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What language was The Jewish War originally written in by Flavius Josephus?
Josephus originally composed the book in his paternal tongue, which was either Aramaic or Hebrew. That original version has not survived to modern times.
Who is Mary of Bethezuba and what happened to her son in Book six chapter three section four of The Jewish War?
Mary of Bethezuba was originally from the village of Bethezuba in the district of Perea east of the Jordan River. She killed her son then roasted him and ate one half hiding the rest during the siege of Jerusalem.
When was the original Greek text of The Jewish War published in Basel?
The original Greek text was published in Basel on the 1st of May 1544. This publication followed earlier Latin translations produced in the fourth century.
In what year did Kalman Schulman create a Hebrew translation of The Jewish War?
Kalman Schulman finally created a Hebrew translation of the Greek text in 1863. Many rabbis continued to prefer the Yosippon version despite this effort.