The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus (LARGE PRINT EDITION) by Alfred J. Church is a historical account of the final days of the city of Jerusalem as recorded by the Jewish historian Josephus. This book is a large print edition, making it accessible to readers with visual impairments. The author provides a detailed retelling of the events leading up to the siege of Jerusalem by the Roman army in 70 AD. He describes the political and religious tensions that existed between the Jews and the Romans, and how these tensions ultimately led to the destruction of the city and its temple. The book also includes insights into the culture and customs of the Jewish people during this time period. Overall, The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus is a compelling and informative read that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant events in Jewish history.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1889. Contents: Of the Beginnings of the Jewish War; Of the Doings of Cestius; Of Josephus and the Besieging of Jotapata; Of the Marvellous Escape of Josephus, and of the War in Galilee; Of the Troubles in Jerusalem; Of the First Coming of the Romans; The Beginning of the Siege; Of the Walls of Jerusalem; The Siege; The Taking of the City; and The End. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.