The Loeb Classical Library: Jewish Antiquities, Volume VII: Books 16-17

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The Loeb Classical Library: Jewish Antiquities, Volume VII: Books 16-17Josephus, soldier, statesman, historian, was a Jew born at Jerusalem about AD 37. A man of high descent, he early became learned in Jewish law and Greek literature and was a Pharisee. After pleading in Rome the cause of some Jewish priests he returned to Jerusalem and in 66 tried to prevent revolt against Rome, managing for the Jews the affairs of Galilee. In the troubles that followed he made his peace with Vespasian. Present at the siege of

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its sarcastic wit and rollicking humor were no doubt inspired by bitterness over his exile at Claudius’ hands in 41–49

and historical plays

led a party of moderates

a year that saw four Caesars in succession rule the empire

341-291 BC) was the foremost innovator of Greek New Comedy

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concrete realities

and word- and sound-play telling of the leading linguist

kings and a great big ball of string

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Love and political concerns are frequent themes