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    The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 1
    The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 1
    The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 1
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    The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 1

    Written by Flavius Josephus

    Narrated by LibriVox Community

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    Antiquities of the Jews was a work published by the important Jewish historian Flavius Josephus about the year 93 or 94. It is a history of the Jewish people, written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons. Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, it follows the events of the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, but sometimes omits or adds information. (Summary by Wikipedia)

    Volume 1 contains Books 1-5 and ends with the dedication of Samuel and death of Eli the priest.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
    The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 1

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      A most excellent record of history from an often unrecognized stance

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      Reading about my ancestors the black Diaspora. Good for those seeking history of blacks before enslavement and colonization and dispersal. Job 30:30, Song of Solomon 1:5-6, Jeremiah 14:2