The Works of Josephus: A Modern Translation, Volume One

Antiquities of the Jews, Part One (Books 1–11)

De: Flavius Josephus

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Josephus’ Retelling of the Bible—Now in a Fresh, Modern Translation

From creation to the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah, Antiquities of the Jews, Part One (Books 1–11) recounts the story of Israel for a Greco-Roman world in sweeping detail.

• Covers biblical history from Genesis through Ezra-Nehemiah.

• Retells familiar stories—Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon—with added detail and perspective.

• Preserves Jewish tradition alongside the biblical narrative, making it a unique witness to ancient interpretation.

• Written by Josephus, a Jewish historian and eyewitness to the first-century world.

• Newly translated into modern, accessible English—faithful to the original yet free of archaic style.

Josephus composed Antiquities not only to preserve Israel’s story but to commend it to the wider Roman audience of his time. In this first half of his monumental work, biblical history is retold with vivid detail, reframed for the cultural setting of the ancient Mediterranean world.

This new translation removes the stiffness and archaisms of older versions, opening the text to modern readers without sacrificing accuracy. The result is a work that is readable, engaging, and faithful to Josephus’ intent.

Antiquities of the Jews, Part One (Books 1–11) lays the foundation for Josephus’ historical project. Its companion volume, Antiquities of the Jews, Part Two (Books 12–20), continues the story from the time of Alexander the Great through the rise of Rome and the reign of Herod the Great. Together, they form Josephus’ complete account of the Jewish past.

This translation was prepared through an AI-assisted process, combining digital tools with traditional editorial work.