Against Apion by Flavius Josephus

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Author Josephus, Flavius, 38?-100?
Translator Whiston, William, 1667-1752
Title Against Apion
Note Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Reed, and David Widger
Summary "Against Apion" by Flavius Josephus is a historical account written in the 1st century AD. In this work, Josephus defends Jewish culture and history, aiming to counter the negative assertions made by Greek historians about his people. The text highlights the antiquity and rich traditions of the Jewish nation while challenging the credibility of Greek historical sources. The opening of "Against Apion" sets the stage for Josephus's argument by asserting the long-standing existence and integrity of the Jewish people. He expresses his dismay at the misconceptions propagated by both Greek writers and those who harbor animosity towards Jews. Josephus aims to expose these falsehoods and demonstrates that the Greeks themselves lack a profound historical foundation. To bolster his claims, he indicates that he will reference esteemed Greek historians who have acknowledged Jewish history, reiterating the importance of recognizing the Jewish contributions to civilization despite the prevailing narratives that seek to diminish their significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism
Subject Judaism -- Apologetic works
Category Text
EBook-No. 2849
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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