Josephus, Judea, and Christian Origins: Methods and Categories - Paperback

by Steve Mason (Author), Michael W. Helfield (With)

Throughout Christian history, the works of Josephus have been mined for the light they shed on the world of the New Testament. This collection of essays focuses on threads in the first-century Jewish historian and apologist's works that are of particular interest to those studying Christianity.

Author Biography

Steve Mason is professor of history and Canada Research Chair in Greco-Roman Cultural Interaction at York University, Toronto. He is the author of "Flavius Josephus on the Pharisees" and general editor of the twelve-volume series "Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary."