The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 4

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In the book IV of the Jewish Antiquities, God spread his teachings to his people telling them to renounce their dislike towards their enemies. The book depicts on the attitude of the people of God towards Him by not following what God commanded them to do. But later, for the people to inherit God’s kingdom, they followed God’s orders to build altars and offer burnt animals. In compliance with God’s request, He became wholly satisfied. He told His people that if they stay noble, principled, passionate for pursuits and possess pure heart, will be granted excellence and their children will live with this legacy.

The Deity will never stop flowing blessings and love. By the providence of God, He will remove of what is in excess and to make good of what is lacking.

The author reflects on his relationship with God in relevance to the Jerusalem-Rome revolt, it is like praying and asking for God’s help as it is narrated in the volume. Josephus was appointed as the Commander of Galilee. He had to fight against the superior constraint but he and the other rebels were trapped in a cave during the blockade of Jotapata and promised to commit suicide. He survived but was taken hostage by the Romans, led by Vespasian.

Josephus cleverly believed that the Messianic prophecies were true that Vespasian would become the ruler of the whole world. Josephus connived with the Romans, treating him as a deceiver, took part as an informer to the Romans but he was not able to persuade the rebels to cave in. the Jewish Temple was destroyed and the Jews were defeated. Josephus was freed became a Roman citizen and took Vespasian’s family name Flavius.

Despite of his hazy part, Josephus was an onlooker of the historical events, his writings were commended honorably. His works are crucial in world history.
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