Josephus
37–100 AD — Judea/Rome
Era: Ancient
Brilliance: 8/10 | Stewardship: 7/10 | Composite Index: 56
The man who saved history.
"He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much."
Biography
Jewish historian whose works are the primary source for 1stcentury Judea. Controversial figure — traitor to some, preserver of history to others.
Key Facts
- Primary source for 1st-century Judea
- Controversial: traitor or preserver?
- Wrote Jewish Antiquities and Jewish War
- Survived siege of Jerusalem
- Without him, much ancient history lost
He was called a traitor. But he saved the history.
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