Josephus Collection (page 2)

OWEN ROBERTS (1875-1955). American Supreme Court justice. Photographed on his 63rd birthday, 2 May 1938

JOSEPHUS DANIELS (1862-1948). American journalist and statesman. Photographed when Secretary of the Navy, c1920

Portrait of Josephus Scaliger, Zacharias Dolendo, Hendrick Goltzius, c. 1590 - c. 1601

Josephus freed by Vespasian, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Josephus orders Klitus to cut off his left hand, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Josephus after conquering Jotapata with 40 companions in a cave, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM. Building the Temple of Jerusalem under King Solomon, 10th century B.C. Illumination by Jean Fouquet from a 15th century French edition of Flavius Josephus Antiquities of the Jews

FALL OF JERUSALEM. Troops under Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar II seizing the First Temple of Jerusalem and imprisoning the citizens, 6th century B.C

FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS (37-c100). Jewish historian and general, carrying a volume of The Jewish War, to Emperor Vespasian and his son, Titus. Latin manuscript illumination, 11th century

FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS (37-100). Jewish historian and general. Etching, 19th century

JOSEPHUS DANIELS (1862-1948). American journalist and statesman. Photograph, c1915

Flavius Josephus (c37-c100), Jewish historian and soldier, brought before Titus (39-81), eldest son of Emperor Vespasian, at the siege of Jerusalem (70). Les antiquites judaiques, manuscript

Flavius Josephus (c37-c100) Jewish Antiquities Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon (directing proceedings from balcony). The building shown is Notre Dame de Paris. 15th century

Flavius Josephus (c37-c100) Jewish soldier and historian. Engraving

Cartoon depicting the newly expanded Supreme Court resulting from President Franklin Roosevelts signing of
NEW DEAL: SUPREME COURT. Cartoon depicting the newly expanded Supreme Court resulting from President Franklin Roosevelts signing of the Judiciary Reorganization Bill of 1937

ROME: SIEGE OF JERUSALEM. The Temple in Jerusalem being set afire by the Roman forces under Emperor Titus in 70 A. D
ROME: SIEGE OF JERUSALEM. The Temple in Jerusalem being set afire by the Roman forces under Emperor Titus in 70 A.D. Line engraving from an 18th century English edition, of Flavius Josephus Works

JERUSALEM TEMPLE. Siege of Jerusalem and the setting afire of the Temple by Roman forces under Titus in 70 A. D
JERUSALEM TEMPLE. Siege of Jerusalem and the setting afire of the Temple by Roman forces under Titus in 70 A.D.: line engraving from an 18th century English edition of Josephus Works

MACCABEES: MARTYRDOM. The Martyrdom of the Holy Maccabees. Engraving after Josephus Flavius, 1580

Franciscus-Josephus I. Pax, labor, progressus. Print for the Vienna worlds fair shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, in uniform

US Navy NC4 seaplane, transatlantic flight
Some of the crew of the US Navy NC4 seaplane after its transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Lisbon, Portugal, and then on to Spain, and Plymouth, UK

Flavius Josephus
FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS Jewish historian, one of the few to make mention of Jesus of Nazareth. Date: CIRCA 37 - CIRCA 100

DEPORTATION OF JEWS. King Salmanazar V of Assyria taking ten tribes of Jews prisoners and deporting them from Samaria to Assyria, 721 B.C

JOSEPHUS
FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS originally, Joseph ben Matthias Jewish historian and his muse

Jotapata Besieged 67 Ad
The Roman general Vespasian (subsequently emperor) besieges and takes the town of Jotapata, in Galilee, defended by Josephus, better known as a historian

Josephus Daniels
JOSEPHUS DANIELS Secretary of the U.S. Navy from 1912 to 1920

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"Josephus: A Historian's Account of Ancient Jerusalem and its Battles" Step back in time to the 15th century as Petrus Cuypers brings to life the construction of the magnificent Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon. This masterpiece stands as a testament to the grandeur and faith of ancient civilizations. Flavius Josephus, a renowned Jewish historian and general, captured the essence of this era through his meticulous writings. In a steel engraving from the 19th century, we catch a glimpse of this remarkable figure who dedicated his life to preserving history. One such event chronicled by Josephus was the siege of Jotapata in 67 AD. Through vivid descriptions, he transports us into an intense battle where bravery clashed with adversity. The pages from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice offer us valuable insights into these historical events. But Josephus didn't limit himself to battles alone; he also delved into biblical accounts like the Battle of Ain and the Destruction of Joshua's City in 1785. His ability to intertwine religious narratives with historical facts showcases his versatility as a writer. As we turn our attention towards Book 18, we discover more captivating tales penned by Josephus Flavius. Pages filled with stories that shed light on ancient customs, traditions, and significant events during those times. These records provide invaluable knowledge about our past. Intriguingly enough, even Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I recognized Josephus' contributions by immortalizing him within Tyniec's edition, and is a testament to how influential this historian was across different realms. Through these various hints - paintings capturing monumental structures or engravings depicting fierce battles - we uncover glimpses into an extraordinary man named Josephus Flavius who shaped our understanding of ancient Jerusalem and beyond.