Flavius Josephus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Flavius Josephus.

Flavius Josephus was a first-century Jewish historian and Roman-Jewish scholar born in Jerusalem, Judea. He witnessed the Roman siege and subsequent destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Josephus was captured by the Romans, but instead of taking his own life as he intended, he surrendered and became a trusted advisor to Emperor Vespasian and later his son Titus. He compiled several major historical works, including "The Jewish War" and "Antiquities of the Jews," providing invaluable insight into the political, religious, and military aspects of ancient Jewish life and the Roman Empire.

Its literary merits must be left to the judgment of its read

Its literary merits must be left to the judgment of its readers; as to its truth, I should not hesitate to make the confident assertion that from the first word to the last I have aimed at nothing else.

Flavius Josephus

Truth Merit

I was myself brought up with my brother, whose name was Matt

I was myself brought up with my brother, whose name was Matthias, for he was my own brother, by both father and mother and I made mighty proficiency in the improvements of my learning, and appeared to have both a great memory and understanding.

Flavius Josephus

Learning