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JOSEPHUS FLAVIUS.
An important figure in the ancient times that I feel has to be noted is Josephus Flavius.
Imagine, he lived in just a few years after the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In that stormy time
when Roman Empire was trying to enslave Judea, it seemed as if there was no hope for Jews, and
the hope that was alive in their spirits was from reality too far. Seems like only one man
understood that only alliance with the enemy may help the nation, the Holy Temple, and culture
to survive. This understanding of his got him the title of a traitor even though before he was a
soldier and fought against Romans. Even more, he served as a commander in Galilee. But his group of fighters was surrounded and trapped in a cave. Everybody died except Josephus who was taken into prisoner to Roman general Vespasian. How did he survive? There is a legend
about this mystery, you may choose to look at the next page for the detailed deed of trickery and Flavius's will to survive.
It is important to know about the rest of the amazing life of this genius "traitor". Next, we see Vespasian as a Roman emperor and Josephus Flavius at the Roman library working on a book of the history of Jews because of the fondness that Vespasian had for him. What is it? Is this
a hypnotic charm or unprincipled impartiality or hardly understandable cleverness possessed by a real patriot who had his very own idea about surviving a nation and
people's lives for present and spiritual values for the future? As a person who knew the
Jews, he went with the Roman army to Jerusalem trying to persuade the surrounded
defenders of Jerusalem to surrender. Of cause he failed this attempt. As result the city and
Holy Temple were destroyed, but Flavius's books has brought them to us along with the
history of a large culture with tragic moments that were witnessed by the talented in
many areas, extraordinary person.
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