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The Jewish War, Book 6

Josephus’ account of the Roman siege of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple.

Citation

Josephus, The Jewish War, Book 6, translated by William Whiston, University of Chicago LacusCurtius edition, accessed June 23, 2026.

Use

Used as ancient historical context for the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple in AD 70.