The Life of Flavius Josephus

"The Life of Flavius Josephus" is an autobiographical work written by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. This work is often included as an introduction or preface to his larger historical writings, most notably "The Jewish War" and "Jewish Antiquities."
In "The Life of Flavius Josephus," the author provides an account of his own life and his activities during the tumultuous period of the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE) and the events leading up to it. Josephus was a Jewish military leader who was captured by the Romans but eventually became a Roman citizen and historian. He offers insights into his early life, his experiences during the war, and his relationship with various historical figures of the time.
Flavius Josephus is a crucial source for understanding the history of the Jewish people in the 1st century CE and the Roman-Jewish conflicts. His autobiographical work provides valuable historical and biographical information about his life and the events he witnessed and participated in.