Josephus for March 30, 2010

I thought I would share the study guide information for the next class....


Reading assignment:


The Life of Flavius Josephus


From The War of the Jews:


Book Three: From Vespasian's Coming to Subdue the Jews to the Taking of Gamala


Book Four: From the Siege of Gamala to the Coming of Titus to Besiege Jerusalem


Questions to Answer:

1. What does Josephus say that helps us to understand the Bible?
2. What does Josephus say about the Jewish priests?
3. What does Josephus say about the temple?
4. What does Josephus say about the laws?
5. What does Josephus say about the Sabbath?
6. What does Josephus say about the Sabbatical year?
7. What does Josephus say about the power of Rome?
8. What does Josephus say about stoning?
9. What does Josephus say about sects?
10. What does Josephus say about the Governors?
11. What does Josephus say about the Emperors?
12. What does Josephus say about places - cities?
13. What does Josephus say about circumcision?
14. What does Josephus say about taxes?
15. What does Josephus say about why the Jews revolted in 66 AD?
16. What are some difficult phrases Josephus uses?
17. What people in the Bible does Josephus mention?