Flavius Josephus

Flavius Josephus was a first-century Romano-Jewish scholar, historian, and hagiographer. He was born Yosef ben Matityahu and later adopted the name Flavius Josephus after becoming a Roman citizen. Josephus is best known for his works, including "Te Jewish War" and "Antiquities of the Jews," which provide valuable historical accounts of the Jewish people and events of the time. His writings offer significant insights into Jewish history and the Roman Empire.