About the Author

Flavius Josphus (c. A.D. 37-100) was born to an aristocratic Jewish family, served as a priest, and later became the commander of Jewish forces in Galilee following the revolt against Rome that began A.D. 66. Captured by the Romans, Josephus spent his later life in Rome under the patronage of the Roman emperors where he composed his history of the Jewish people and his account of the Jewish war that led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in A.D. 70. Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. In 1984 he was named "Professor of the Year" as one of America's twenty-five finest educators. His other works include the award-winning Josephus: The Essential Works, Eusebius: The Church History; In the Fullness of Time; Pontius Pilate; and The Flames of Rome. Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. In 1984 he was named "Professor of the Year" as one of America's twenty-five finest educators. His other works include the award-winning Josephus: The Essential Works, Eusebius: The Church History; In the Fullness of Time; Pontius Pilate; and The Flames of Rome.

Reviews

"A valuable reference work for scholars and Bible students."-- "Lutheran Jouirnal" (5/17/1995 12:00:00 AM)

"I am delighted to welcome this abridged edition which preserves the essential Josephus. I commend it warmly to all fellow students of the New Testament."--F. F. Bruce (5/17/1995 12:00:00 AM)

"One handy volume that is very readable, well-printed, and nicely illustrated."-- "The Banner" (5/17/1995 12:00:00 AM)

"Reads as easily as the morning newspaper. My problem is that once started I couldn't lay it down!"-- "Provident Book Finder" (5/17/1995 12:00:00 AM)

Maier has done something for ordinary Christian pastors and lay people. He's brought the earliest years of the church back to life.--Michael L. Sherer "Metro Lutheran News" (6/3/2004 12:00:00 AM)