Josephus I: The Jewish Revolt

Josephus’ chronicling the story of the Jewish revolt would reverberate across the next two millennia of Jewish history. On today’s episode, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:

1. How does Josephus justify the Jewish revolt?
2. Why should we take seriously the position of the Sicarii, the most extreme faction during the Jewish revolt, as it pertains to the spirit of the west?
3. According to Josephus’ account, just how Jewish is the martyrdom at Masada?

Recommended Reading: Josephus. Complete Works. Translated William Whiston, Grand Rapids Michigan: Kregel Publications, 1960.