Anyone read Flavius Josephus?

[Mtown]

Anyone read the complete works of him? I was interested in reading it but its expensive and a lot of reading! Just wanted to see if its worth it.

[Florian9]

Oh yes! I have the book! It's huge but well worth it. Understand though that since he wrote in Greek I believe (maybe Latin I'm not sure), that the translations are like reading Shakespeare times 10. So I had to go over several detailed paragraphs twice or more to get the full message. English just isn't a very descriptive language when it comes to gender/emotions/adjectives. It's actually IMO a regressed language from Latin (& definitely Greek).

If you love history--especially antiquities then it's a must have.

[Tall Timbers]

I believe I read it, but it was a good while ago. If my recollection is semi-accurate, it was worth the read.

[IamHis]

I have a copy printed in 1905 which I found at an estate sale. It is 978 pages long.
Comprising "Antiquities of the Jews' 'Wars of the Jews' and "The Life of Flavius Josephus'
written by himself. I have not read all the way through it. It is very detailed, and contains
a wealth of history, so to me it is very interesting and one of my most treasured volumes.

[iSong6:3]

I have a copy printed in 1905 which I found at an estate sale. It is 978 pages long.
Comprising "Antiquities of the Jews' 'Wars of the Jews' and "The Life of Flavius Josephus'
written by himself. I have not read all the way through it. It is very detailed, and contains
a wealth of history, so to me it is very interesting and one of my most treasured volumes.

Wow! You must have been gobsmacked to find that. Very cool!

[twelvesmaster]

Visit Project Gutenberg's Free Books On Line for information.

[EarsToHear]

I have a copy printed in 1905 which I found at an estate sale. It is 978 pages long.
Comprising "Antiquities of the Jews' 'Wars of the Jews' and "The Life of Flavius Josephus'
written by himself. I have not read all the way through it. It is very detailed, and contains
a wealth of history, so to me it is very interesting and one of my most treasured volumes.

I have the same but a reprint, 1974. Bought the 4-volume set used at Amazon online for about $35. Very good condition, and I love having the history at my fingertips.

[IamHis]

Wow! You must have been gobsmacked to find that. Very cool!

Yes, as I was browsing through the tables of books that would be up for bid,
I saw it and my jaw dropped. My first thought was 'I am not going home without
this one!"

[Mtown]

Oh yes! I have the book! It's huge but well worth it. Understand though that since he wrote in Greek I believe (maybe Latin I'm not sure), that the translations are like reading Shakespeare times 10. So I had to go over several detailed paragraphs twice or more to get the full message. English just isn't a very descriptive language when it comes to gender/emotions/adjectives. It's actually IMO a regressed language from Latin (& definitely Greek).

If you love history--especially antiquities then it's a must have.

Oooo boy...I didn't even think of that lol. I am interested in reading it though I have to admit that sometimes I just wish to read in simplicity and not have to reread something a few times to catch what its saying. Either way though, I think I'll add it to my books to read list.