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When the Jews revolted against Rome in AD 66, Josephus, a nobleman of Jerusalem, was appointed general. After being captured by the Romans, he gained favor with the emperor Vespasian and thus saved his life. He later served as an advisor to the Roman legions, believing that the only hope for Jewish survival was to surrender to Rome. As an eyewitness of the Jewish Revolt who was allowed access to Vespasian's battle notes, Josephus is an important source of information for us about the war that ended with the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple and the amazing era in which he lived. For anyone interested in the early history of the Middle East, Josephus is a crucial figure and a deep and comprehensive understanding of him is necessary.
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