The Destruction of Jerusalem

By: Josephus

Narrated by: Norman Dietz

The writings of Josephus contain one of the few historical accounts of the wars of the Jews and the destruction of Jerusalem during the Roman occupation of Palestine in 70 A.D. Born in Jerusalem in 37 A.D. and raised in both the Hellenic and Jewish traditions, Josephus spent his life trying to accommodate his admiration for the Romans with his loyalty to his Jewish heritage. Josephus was a priest who served as a general in the Jewish army during a revolt against the Romans, and a mediator whose attempt to find accommodation between the Jews and the Romans in Palestine led the Jews to consider him a traitor. His historical work, The Wars of the Jews, which was published in 75 A.D., is one of the few historical accounts of the Roman army, the city's temple and fortifications, the sack of the temple, and the siege of Masada.

©1992 Thomas Kerr (P)1992 Recorded Books, Inc

Great Book

Good book to study the Book of Daniel with. The way he describes the war reminds of the verse found in Daniel 9:26

Very good recording

This is a great rendition of the title. The recording is very high quality despite being 30 years old.

You need to behave or else!!!

What made the experience of listening to The Destruction of Jerusalem the most enjoyable?

If you think God is all lovey dovey and forgives everything no matter what -- listen to this. What happened in Jerusalem is a good reminder that if God will do this to Jerusalem and the Israelites -- he won't spare anyone who spurns the blood of His Son Jesus. It will put a new spin on why you should fear God. Very sobering what happens in this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Destruction of Jerusalem?

When the woman cooks her baby in a stew and offers it to the Roman Centurion who couldn't believe what was happening.

What about Norman Dietz’s performance did you like?

Excellent converstational style -- very engaging.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Any additional comments?

Don't spurn the blood of Jesus - within one generation of Jesus' death (30ad to 70 ad = 40 years) look what Happened to Jerusalem. Serious business!

a message to Jews and Christians

False pride of ancestry
Matthew 3:9

And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
No
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Matthew 15:9

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
this book documents the results of the aforementioned.

Matthew 27:25 cursed
Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

Great Insight

Will most history is questioned and some revised, the eyes of a Jewish historian helps me have a better understanding of the Hebrew nation from which came Jesus of Nazareth!