Lectionary Calendar

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Historical Writings

B.C. (Before Christ)

Writings of Flavius Josephus

The History of the Jewish War

Book 3 — From Vespasian#34;s coming to Subdue the Jews to the Taking of Gamala

Chapter 1 — Vespasian is sent into Syria by Nero in order to make war with the Jews

Chapter 2 — A great slaughter about Ascalon. Vespasian comes to Ptolemais

Chapter 3 — A description of Galilee, Samaria, and Judea

Chapter 4 — Josephus makes an attempt upon Sepphoris but is repelled. Titus comes with a great army to Ptolemais

Chapter 5 — A description of the Roman armies and Roman camps and of other particulars for which the Romans are commended

Chapter 6 — Placidus attempts to take Jotapata and is beaten off. Vespasian marches into Galilee

Chapter 7 — Vespasian, when he had taken the city Gadaea marches to Jotapata. After a long siege the city is betrayed by a deserter, and taken by Vespasian

Chapter 8 — How Josephus was discovered by a woman, and was willing to deliver himself up to the Romans; and what discourse he had with his own men, when they endeavored to hinder him; and what he said to Vespasian, when he was brought to him; and after what manner Vespasian used him afterward

Chapter 9 — How Joppa was taken, and Tiberias delivered up

Chapter 10 — How Taricheae was taken. A description of the river Jordan, and of the country of Gennesareth