A history of the Jewish War : A.D. 66-74 / Steve Mason (University of Groningen).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mason, Steve, 1957- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Josephus, Flavius--Criticism and interpretation.

Josephus, Flavius.

Josephus, Flavius. De bello Judaico.

Rebellion, Jews (66-73).

De bello Judaico (Josephus, Flavius).

Jews--History--Rebellion, 66-73.

Jews.

Criticism and interpretation.

Local Subjects:

Josephus, Flavius.

Rebellion, Jews (66-73).

De bello Judaico (Josephus, Flavius).

Jews.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

History.

Physical Description:

xii, 689 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2016.

Summary:

"A conflict that erupted between Roman legions and some Judaeans in late AD 66 had an incalculable impact on Rome's physical appearance and imperial governance; on ancient Jews bereft of their mother-city and temple; and on early Christian fortunes. Historical scholarship and cinema alike tend to see the conflict as the culmination of long Jewish resistance to Roman oppression. In this volume, Steven Mason re-examines the war in all relevant contexts (such as the Parthian dimension, and Judaea's place in Roman Syria) and phases, from the Hasmoneans to the fall of Masada. Mason approaches each topic as a historical investigation, clarifying problems that need to be solved, understanding the available evidence, and considering scenarios that might explain the evidence. The simplest reconstructions make the conflict more humanly intelligible while casting doubt on received knowledge"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I. Contexts: 1. A famous and unknown war; 2. Understanding historical evidence: Josephus' Judean War in context; 3. Parthian saviours, sieges, and morale: ancient warfare in human perspective; Part II. Investigations: 4. Why did they do it? Antecedents, circumstances, and 'causes' of the revolt; 5. Nero's war I: the blunder of Cestius Gallus?; 6. Nero's war II: Flavians in Galilee; 7. Jerusalem I: Josephus and the education of Titus; 8. Jerusalem II: coins, councils, constructions; 9. A tale of two Eleazars: Machaerus and Masada.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 595-631) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780521853293

052185329X

OCLC:

910936277

Online:

Cover image