The Complete Works of Flavius Josephus by Flavius Josephus

Yet, despite the shortage of historical Jewish sites, Madrid plays host to an assortment of national institutions that hold centuries-old Jewish texts not to be found anywhere else in the world. Except for the ancient Jewish quarters of the city, few noteworthy Jewish attractions remain in Madrid. The complete works of Flavius-Josephus: comprising the antiquities of the Jews, a history of Jewish wars, and life of Flavius Josephus, written by himself by Josephus, Flavius Whiston, William, 1667-1752, tr Publication date 1905 Topics Jews, Jews, Jews, Jews Publisher Hartford: S. Today the Jewish community of Spain has reestablished its presence and maintains several synagogues as well as a Jewish day school. He wrote Against Apionin about 96-100 C.E. His second major work, the Antiquities of the Jews, was completed in 93 C.E. Madrid is perhaps most notable in modern Jewish history as the site of the 1991 peace talks held between Israel, Jordan, Syria, and the Palestinians. Vespasian commissioned Josephus to write a history of the war, which he finished in 78 C.E., the Jewish War. Only during the mid-nineteenth century did Jews begin to return to Madrid and establish what is today, along with Barcelona, one of the two largest Jewish communities in Spain. Jewish life in Madrid came to an end in 1492 with the expulsion of Jews from all of Spain. Though once a thriving center of Jewish life, most of Madrid's Jewish population was brutally murdered during the riots of 1391, while many others fled or converted to escape persecution. The history of Madrid Jewry is much like the history of Jews elsewhere in Spain, consisting of periods of great development layered between periods of severe persecution. Located in central Spain, Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain and home to 3,500 Jews. Virtual Jewish World: Table of Contents| Europe| Spain Josephus's writings on ancient Jewish thought, background, and history are now more accessible than everThis renowned reference book has served scholars, pastors, students, and those interested in the background of the New Testament for years.

The Complete Works of Flavius Josephus by Flavius Josephus