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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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