14+ Josephus Quotes On Jesus, Tiberius And Nero

Josephus was a Jewish historian who lived in the 1st century AD. He is most famous for his writings on the Jewish revolt against the Romans, known as the Jewish War. He is also known for his works on Jewish Antiquities, which provide insight into the history of the Jews in the Second Temple Period. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Josephus on jesus, tiberius, nero.

At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and [he] was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. — Josephus

And when the book of Daniel was showed to him (Alexander the Great) wherein Daniel declared that one of the Greeks should destroy the empire of the Persians, he supposed that himself was the person intended. — Josephus

I was myself brought up with my brother, whose name was Matthias, for he was my own brother, by both father and mother; and I made mighty proficiency in the improvements of my learning, and appeared to have both a great memory and understanding. — Josephus

Everyone ought to worship God according to his own inclinations, and not to be constrained by force. — Josephus

They smiled in their pains and laughed to scorn those who inflicted torments on them, resigned up their souls with great alacrity, expecting to receive them again. — Josephus

The virtuous shall have the power to revive and live again. All pure and holy spirits live on in heavenly places, and in course of time they are again sent down to inhabit righteous bodies — Josephus

The law, moreover enjoins us to bring up all our offspring, and forbids women to cause abortion of what is begotten, or to destroy it afterward; and if any woman appears to have so done, she will be a murderer of her child, by destroying a living creature, and diminishing humankind. — Josephus

All of us have mortal bodies, composed of perishable matter, but the soul lives forever: it is a portion of the Deity housed in our bodies — Josephus

Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobility, but had a higher commendation on account of his righteousness, and was in great reputation in Jerusalem, the greatest city we have. — Josephus

Sabbath on Saturday in favor of The Lord's Day (Sunday). (Mag 9.1), rejected Judaizing (Mag 10.3), first use of term Christianity (Mag 10). — Josephus

When all men were of one language, some of them built a high tower, as if they would thereby ascend up to heaven, but the gods sent storms of wind and overthrew the tower, and gave every one his peculiar language; and for this reason it was that the city was called Babylon. — Josephus

If the soul be pure, then shall she obtain favor and rejoice in the latter day; but if she hath been defiled, then shall she wander for a time in pain and despair. — Josephus

Antipater, now undisputed heir, had called down on his head the utter loathing of the nation, for everyone knew that all the slanders directed against his brothers had originated with him. — Josephus

Measures are an innovation that changed a world of innocent and noble simplicity into one forever filled with dishonesty. — Josephus

Life Lessons by Josephus

1. Josephus' work highlights the importance of understanding the past in order to better understand the present. He emphasizes the need to be mindful of the consequences of past decisions and to learn from them.
2. Josephus' writings also demonstrate the value of critical thinking and the importance of being able to analyze and interpret historical sources.
3. His work also stresses the need for accuracy and objectivity when studying history, as well as the importance of understanding the context of events and the motivations of those involved.