Flavius Josephus

Title: Flavius Josephus
Description: Flavius Josephus (c. AD 37 – c. 100) was a Roman-Jewish historian and military leader. He is best known for The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews, key works on Jewish history. Initially fighting against Rome in the First Jewish–Roman War, he later defected and became an advisor to Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus. Josephus played a crucial role as a mediator and translator during the siege of Jerusalem in AD 70. His writings remain vital sources for understanding the history of ancient Israel, Jewish culture, and the Roman Empire.