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Tag: Flavius Josephus

0 History Literature

Flavius Josephus, Lion Feuchtwanger and the Eternal Struggle with History

Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 12 Dec

In exploring the complex legacies of Flavius Josephus and Lion Feuchtwanger, the USC Doheny Memorial Library exhibit delves into themes of survival, compromise, and historical narrative.

0 History Israel

New archaeological research shows siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Sep

Recent archaeological research conducted by Tel Aviv University suggests that the historical siege of Masada, a critical episode in Jewish history, likely lasted only four to nine weeks, rather than the years-long resistance traditionally recounted in Jewish lore.

0 Israel Television/Film

A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021. Oct. 7 gives it new resonance.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 7 Aug

The film "Legend of Destruction" premiered in 2021, focusing on the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E. It reflects current societal and political divides, particularly in Israel.

0 History Communities

Simone Somekh in Tablet · 20 Jul 2018

Flavius Josephus recounts the burning of the Jewish Temple by Roman commander Titus in 70 C.E., leading to the eventual relocation of the Temple menorah to Rome.

0 History Politics

The Real Lesson of Tisha B’Av

Yoav Schaefer and Jacob Samuel Abolafia in Tablet · 31 Jul 2017

Tisha B'Av, a day commemorating the destruction of the Temple, prompts reflections on Jewish unity and division.