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Josephus and the New Testament, 2nd

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by: Steve Mason

ISBN: 9780801047008 Carton Quantity: 20

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Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 Number of pages: 336
Pub. Date: Nov 2002
SRP: $32.00

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"Mason is widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities on Josephus today. In this
thoroughly revised introduction, he sets out his understanding of the Jewish author and his
writings as well as how his works may be responsibly used in the study of Christian origins.
The finest introduction to Josephus for students of the New Testament that has been written to
date."--Gregory E. Sterling, University of Notre Dame
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Throughout Christian history, the works of Josephus have been mined for the light they shed on the
world of the New Testament. Josephus tells us about the Herodian family, the temple, the Pharisees,
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the Sadducees, and the Essenes. He mentions James the brother of Jesus, John the Baptist, and
even Jesus himself. In Josephus and the New Testament, an internationally acknowledged authority
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on Josephus introduces this first-century Jewish historian to readers who want to begin to explore his
witness to environment in which early Judaism and Christianity took shape. Updated text and new
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"Steve Mason is widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities on Josephus today. In this
thoroughly revised introduction, he sets out his understanding of the Jewish author and his writings as
well as how his works may be responsibly used in the study of Christian origins. The result is the finest
introduction to Josephus for students of the New Testament that has been written to date."--Gregory
E. Sterling, University of Notre Dame

Praise for the first edition:

"There can be no doubt that the best aid for understanding the background of the New Testament is
its contemporary, Josephus; and . . . the most careful, most comprehensive, and most useful
introduction to Josephus as the key to the background for the New Testament is Steve Mason's book.
As one reads it, one senses that a master teacher is talking directly to one in a most delightful, even
breezy, style. . . . Even the most advanced student will find the book of great value."--Louis H.
Feldman, Yeshiva University

THE AUTHOR
 Steve Mason
Steve Mason is professor of history and Canada Research Chair
in Greco-Roman Cultural Interaction at York University, Toronto.
He is the author of Flavius Josephus on the Pharisees and
general editor of the twelve-volume series Flavius Josephus:...

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"The component chapters of this second edition have been revised to varying degrees in light of the
explosion of Josephus studies in the last decade and developments in Mason's own thinking. New
maps have likewise been provided, as has a 'preface to the second edition.'. . . There are indexes of
subjects and ancient sources as well as a number of historical charts interspersed throughout."--Old
Testament Abstracts

"One of the most important and interesting personalities in extra-biblical history of the New Testament
era is Flavius Josephus (ca A.D. 37-100). This work is a new and expanded edition. . . . The author
brings significant academic credentials to this undertaking. He is widely regarded as a leader among
living Josephan scholars. . . . This new edition is well designed and includes a new series of charts
and maps that are helpful in sorting out the various personalities and groups. . . . Mason has written
an overview and a lucid and detailed introduction that deals with a quite complicated corpus of work
from a singularly unique individual. . . . This work is well indexed (particularly the index of Josephus'
works cited) and provides excellent bibliographic references."--Master's Seminary Journal

"Mason . . . improves upon the first edition of his work on Josephus and the New Testament by
substantially rewriting parts of it, notably chapter three on the writings of Josephus, by far the longest
chapter at nearly a hundred pages, reflecting the explosion of scholarship in this field. . . . Mason is
overly modest in describing the intention of this book as making Josephus accessible to the New
Testament reader. This book is now the best one-volume introduction to Josephus for anyone,
presenting in language both clear and deft the contemporary appreciation of a master rhetorician
whose project bore many similarities to the gospel writers, for whom he provided a foundation and
model. . . . The clear introductions and conclusions to each chapter, charts summarizing dynasties
and important contemporary events, together with new maps, make this volume especially enjoyable
to read."--Heythrop Journal

"Mason presents a balanced and informed analysis of Josephus and his writings, presenting fresh,
thoughtful assessments of Josephus's purposes for writing his four known works, contrary to
traditional interpretations and frank admission to the limits of present knowledge. . . . This volume is a
helpful examination of the writings of an important literary figure who impacts biblical studies."--
Southwestern Journal of Theology

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