Antiquities of the Jews

*Antiquities of the Jews* is a comprehensive historical work written by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus in the 1st century CE. It aims to recount the history of the Jewish people from creation up to the Jewish War (66-73 CE). Using a mix of biblical accounts, oral traditions, and his own insights, Josephus provides a detailed narrative that connects Jewish history with the broader context of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The work seeks to preserve Jewish heritage, explain religious traditions, and demonstrate the antiquity and resilience of the Jewish people to both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.