Romans Essenes and Sicarii

Narrative Logic of the Judaean War

Romans Essenes and Sicarii: Narrative Logic of the Judaean War is the first study to analyse the strategies Josephus uses in his War narrative to communicate his intended meaning to the readers. Without mastering the logic of the Judaean War it is impossible to comprehend what Josephus is trying to say. This approach also allows the readers to speculate in a reasonable manner about the hidden strategies Nero and Vespasian could have used to co-opt the help of Josephus and his friends the captive priests in Rome.