Flavius Josephus was a RomanâJewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing The Jewish War, he was born in Jerusalemâthen part of the Roman province of Judeaâto a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry.
Flavius Josephus was a RomanâJewish historian and military leader. Best known for writing The Jewish War, he was born in Jerusalemâthen part of the Roman province of Judeaâto a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry.