Josephus and Modern Scholarship (1937–1980)

Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction: General -- 2. Bibliography -- 3. The Text -- 4. Translations into Modem Languages -- 5. The Latin and Syriac Versions -- 6. The Slavonic Version -- 7. Josippon -- 8. Josephus’ Life -- 9. General Accounts of Josephus -- 10. Josephus’ Paraphrase of the Bible -- 11. Josephus as Historian of the Post-Biblical Period (until 63 B.C.E.): General Issues -- 12. Josephus as Historian of the Post-Biblical Period: Specific Events -- 13. Josephus as Historian of the Roman Period (from Pompey until Herod) -- 14. Herod -- 15. The Period after Herod until the Outbreak of the War against the Romans -- 16. The War against the Romans -- 17. Special Problems in Connection with Josephus’ Works -- 18. Josephus’ Sources -- 19. Josephus’ Views on the Jewish Religion -- 20. Josephus’ Views on Halakhah (Jewish Law) -- 21. Religious Movements: The Samaritans -- 22. The Pharisees and Divergent Jewish Sects -- 23. Christianity -- 24. Proselytes and ‘Sympathizers’ -- 25. Josephus and Archaeology -- 26. Vocabulary and Style -- 27. Josephus’ Influence until the Twentieth Century -- 28. Josephus’ Influence on Modern Contemporary Literature -- 29. Desiderata -- Addenda -- Indices -- Backmatter