The Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus, The Jewish Historian, Containing Twenty Books of the Jewish Antiquities, Seven Books of the Jewish War, and the Life of Josephus, Written by Himself.

JOSEPHUS, Flavius.

$950.00

Item Number: 139427

London: Published by John Pearmain, n.d.

Uncommon second edition of Thomas Dawson’s translation of the works of the famed Jewish historian. Quarto, two volumes bound in full nineteenth century polished calf, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt tooling and embossing to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and stamping to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins, illustrated with numerous engravings. In good condition. Rare.

"Josephus ranks among the leading writers in world literature. His style is epic, his portrayals impressive, his gift of description captivates the reader alike by its fidelity and colorful presentation” (Encyclopedia Judaica). His historical works - The Jewish War, Antiquities of the Jews, Against Apion and his autobiography or Apologia—are “among the most valuable sources for the study of early Judaism and early Christianity” (Columbia University Press). Perhaps the most important of his works is Antiquities of the Jews, “and, indeed, it is one of the greatest of all antiquity… It was Josephus’ purpose to glorify the Jewish people, so often misunderstood, in the eyes of the Greco-Roman world” (Jewish Encyclopedia).