To put it concisely, the introduction generalizes the contents of this work, the segment on “The Life of Flavius Josephus” gives a familiar acquaintance with the 1st century A.D. historian, “The Antiquities of the Jews” covers the time of creation to the reign of Nero, “The Jewish War” covers the time from the taking of Jerusalem to Titus’ reign and subsequent destruction of the Temple, “Against Apion” defends and ascertains the validity of Josephus’ history, the seven “Dissertations” consist of numerous interesting topics, “The Table of the Jewish Weights and Measures, The List of Ancient Testimonies and Records, The Old Testament Parallel to the Josephus’ History, and Harmony of the Numbering System” all sum up the gist of this work, inasmuch as the titles and themes go.
The content of this work provides a profound sense of history, and extends without an end a greater sense of it. This book acts many times as a supplement to the bible in filling important gaps that biblical history failed to provide.
The benefits of this work are innumerable and unweighable when contrasted with the abundance of historical resources and the give-away price offered.
The “New Complete Works of Josephus” Translated by William Whiston and the commentary by Paul L. Maier, is undoubtedly the best edition yet. Buy this one you will not regret it.