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Josephus’ work is not Scripture. It is one man’s account of watching his God destroy his nation
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Alex Ezrati Josephus' Jewish War "Josephus' work is not Scripture. It is one man's account of watching his God destroy his nation." The legendary historian and scholar Flavius Josephus was born Joseph Ben-Mattathias in 37 CE. Around this time, the Romans had already taken control of Palestine, and the Jews in that area were under Roman occupation. Not long after his birth, the Jewish nation began to revolt against the Roman rule. Being a talented diplomat and scholar, Josephus knew that their cause was hopeless, but he joined the new Galilee forces and became a commander. The Galilee army didn't last long, and after a while, Josephus' supporters joined a suicidal pact and took their own lives in a cave south of Jotapata. Having been captured by the acclaimed Roman general Vespasian in July 67 CE, Josephus pretended to be a prophet. He prophesied, under threat of death, that Vespasian was destined to...
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