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De la bataille judaïque. Front Cover.

De la bataille judaïque. Front Cover.

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70 CE: Feuding breaks out again in Jerusalem amongst three factions: followers of Eleazar son of Simon (the Zealots); John of Giscala; and Simon son of Gioras.

70 CE: Feuding breaks out again in Jerusalem amongst three factions: f...

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68 CE: The Idumaeans encamp before the walls of Jerusalem. During the night, a violent and torrential thunderstorm convulses the city, portending calamity.

68 CE: The Idumaeans encamp before the walls of Jerusalem. During the ...

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67 CE: The intriguer John son of Levi (John of Giscala) incites a rebellion in the town of Giscala in the Upper Galilee. After persuading Titus not to attack the town on the Sabbath, John flees at nightfall from Giscala to Jerusalem with some of his followers.

67 CE: The intriguer John son of Levi (John of Giscala) incites a rebe...

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4 BCE: Archelaus ascends the throne on the death of his father, Herod.

4 BCE: Archelaus ascends the throne on the death of his father, Herod.

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67 CE: The Jewish intriguer John of Giscala accuses Josephus of betraying his country to the Romans and of misappropriating booty stolen from the Roman overseer Ptolemy. Incited by John, the mob attempts to set fire to Josephus's house. Josephus, covered in dirt and his clothing ripped, defends his actions.

67 CE: The Jewish intriguer John of Giscala accuses Josephus of betray...

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De la bataille judaïque. blank page. (red)

De la bataille judaïque. blank page. (red)

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Josephus presents his book to the emperor Vespasian(?).

Josephus presents his book to the emperor Vespasian(?).

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5 BCE: Pheroras, before being poisoned, has entrusted his wife with poison to kill his brother, King Herod, or so Herod has heard. Pheroras's wife throws herself from the roof but survives. Here, Herod tells Pheroras's wife that she will not be punished if she tells the truth about the poison.

5 BCE: Pheroras, before being poisoned, has entrusted his wife with po...

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Colophon: "Anthoine Verard humblement te recorde ce quil ail tient de toi pardon por provocquer ta grant misericorde de tous pecheurs faire grace et pardon" (Anthoine Verard humbly requests your forbearance and forgiveness for all his errors).

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69 CE: Vespasian, recalling the prophecy of Josephus that he would become emperor, frees him from prison and severs his chains.

69 CE: Vespasian, recalling the prophecy of Josephus that he would bec...

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55 CE: An Egyptian false prophet, having set himself up as tyrant, leads his 30,000 followers into a battle with the Romans in Jerusalem. Most of his men are killed or taken prisoner.

55 CE: An Egyptian false prophet, having set himself up as tyrant, lea...

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68 CE: Zealots from around the country steal into Jerusalem and kidnap or murder eminent citizens. Antipas, a member of the royal family, is the first to be seized.

68 CE: Zealots from around the country steal into Jerusalem and kidnap...

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67 CE: Josephus, realizing that Jotapata cannot withstand the Roman attacks, contemplates flight. The citizens of Jotapata beg Josephus not to leave them to the mercy of the Romans.

67 CE: Josephus, realizing that Jotapata cannot withstand the Roman at...

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68 CE: The Idumaeans slaughter the chief priests, including Ananus and Jesus.

68 CE: The Idumaeans slaughter the chief priests, including Ananus and...

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67 CE: Vespasian subdues the fortresses and towns of the Galilee that were still in revolt.

67 CE: Vespasian subdues the fortresses and towns of the Galilee that ...

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Street fighting in Jerusalem.

Street fighting in Jerusalem.

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70 CE: Sabinus, a Syrian in the Roman auxiliary troops, volunteers to scale the wall of Jerusalem and is presented to Titus.

70 CE: Sabinus, a Syrian in the Roman auxiliary troops, volunteers to ...

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104 BCE: Unscrupulous courtiers falsely accuse Antigonus I of treachery against his brother Artistobolus I. Antigonus is assassinated in Jerusalem (according to Josephus's text, not above ground as shown but in an underground passage known as Strato's Tower).

104 BCE: Unscrupulous courtiers falsely accuse Antigonus I of treacher...

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70 CE: The Romans, having breached the second wall of Jerusalem, are attacked and driven back by the Jews.

70 CE: The Romans, having breached the second wall of Jerusalem, are a...

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164 BCE: Antiochus V, son of Antiochus IV, attacks Judea with 50,000 infantry, 5000 horse and 80 elephants. He is met at Bethzacharia by the forces of Judah Maccabee.

164 BCE: Antiochus V, son of Antiochus IV, attacks Judea with 50,000 i...

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68 CE: Vespasian sends Lucius Annius to Gerasa (in NE Peraea, east of the Jordan), which he captures.

68 CE: Vespasian sends Lucius Annius to Gerasa (in NE Peraea, east of ...

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38 BCE: After Joseph, brother of Herod, is slain, Antigonus II cuts the head off the corpse.

38 BCE: After Joseph, brother of Herod, is slain, Antigonus II cuts th...

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40 BCE: Pacorus, son of the King of Parthia, attacks Jerusalem. In a fierce battle, he is repulsed by Hyrcanus II and Phasael.

40 BCE: Pacorus, son of the King of Parthia, attacks Jerusalem. In a f...

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130 BCE: Hyrcanus I battles his brother-in-law, Ptolemy, who has tortured Hyrcanus's mother and brothers. Jewish War 1.2 [Niese 1.54-57]

130 BCE: Hyrcanus I battles his brother-in-law, Ptolemy, who has tortu...

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107 BCE: Scythopolis (Bet She'an) is laid waste by Aristobolus I and Antigonus I, sons of Hyrcanus I. Jewish War 1.2 [Niese 1.64]

107 BCE: Scythopolis (Bet She'an) is laid waste by Aristobolus I and A...

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67 CE: The Romans prepare to besiege Gamala, a fortress east of Lake Tiberias. They apply battering-rams at three points and break through the wall.

67 CE: The Romans prepare to besiege Gamala, a fortress east of Lake T...

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37 BCE: Pappus, Antigonus's general and slayer of Joseph, is killed. Herod has the head sent to Pheroras (Herod's brother).

37 BCE: Pappus, Antigonus's general and slayer of Joseph, is killed. H...

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67 CE: Many Romans are killed in the fighting at Gamala. Seeing that his army is losing heart, Vespasian rallies his troops.

67 CE: Many Romans are killed in the fighting at Gamala. Seeing that h...

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98 BCE: Alexander Jannaeus besieges and subdues Amathus, the most important of the fortresses beyond the Jordan.

98 BCE: Alexander Jannaeus besieges and subdues Amathus, the most impo...

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68 CE: John of Giscala swears to Ananus that he will be loyal to the people and will not betray them to the Zealots.

68 CE: John of Giscala swears to Ananus that he will be loyal to the p...

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13 BCE: Herod declares his sons heirs to the throne.

13 BCE: Herod declares his sons heirs to the throne.

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68 CE: The priest Ananus and the citizens of Jerusalem fight the Zealots.

68 CE: The priest Ananus and the citizens of Jerusalem fight the Zealo...

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5 BCE: Herod, having discovered that his brother, Pheroras, has been poisoned, investigates the crime by interrogating and torturing the maidservants.

5 BCE: Herod, having discovered that his brother, Pheroras, has been p...

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67 CE: The cavalry of Titus complete the capture of Japhia after a six-hour battle.

67 CE: The cavalry of Titus complete the capture of Japhia after a six...

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66 CE: The pro-Roman party among the Jews, assisted by Herod Agrippa's reinforcements from Auranitis, Batanaea and Trachonitis, fight Jewish insurgents on the feast of Xylophory (wood-carrying), when it was customary to offer wood for the Temple altar.

66 CE: The pro-Roman party among the Jews, assisted by Herod Agrippa's...

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68 CE: The Zealots institute show trials. They accuse an eminent citizen, Zacharias son of Baruch, of treason, but the judges acquit Zacharias.

68 CE: The Zealots institute show trials. They accuse an eminent citiz...

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4 BCE: Archelaus, seeking confirmation of his succession, falls to his knees at the feet of the emperor Augustus. Augustus makes no immediate decision about the succession, as Archelaus's brother, Antipas, also lays claim to the crown.

4 BCE: Archelaus, seeking confirmation of his succession, falls to his...

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43 BCE: Antipater is poisoned at a feast.

43 BCE: Antipater is poisoned at a feast.

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7 BCE: Herod's sons Alexander and Aristobulus are charged in another plot to kill Herod. Herod has them executed at Sebaste, Samaria.

7 BCE: Herod's sons Alexander and Aristobulus are charged in another p...

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67 CE: The insurgents of Tarichaeae throw themselves on the mercy of Vespasian, but his lieutenants advise him to execute them.

67 CE: The insurgents of Tarichaeae throw themselves on the mercy of V...

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68 CE: Niger the Peraean, a Jewish officer, exhibits his wounds as evidence of his courage in the campaigns against the Romans. Nevertheless, he is dragged through the city by the Zealots and then murdered.

68 CE: Niger the Peraean, a Jewish officer, exhibits his wounds as evi...

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