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TITLE

Perceptions of Flavius Josephus in the Medieval Greek and Latin Literary Traditions

SUMMARY

In both the Byzantine East and the Latin West, authors saw the utility of Josephus for early Christian history and celebrated him for his truthfulness, wisdom, and narrative skill.

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pp. pp. 290 - 316
COLLECTIONS
History

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