The worlds most interesting man - Flavius Josephus ? Dr. Steve Mason

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Flavius Josephus: Life of Josephus
Flavius Josephus is without a doubt the most important witness to ancient Judaism from the close of the biblical period to the aftermath of the destruction of the temple in A.D. 70. His four surviving works - Judean War, Judean Antiquities, Life, and Against Apion - provide the narrative structure for interpreting the other, more fragmentary written sources and physical remains from this period.

Book - Josephus, Judea and Christian OriginsThis is a collection of essays focusing on the threads in Josephus (a first century Jewish historian and apologist whose works provide valuable insight into the background of first century Judaism and early Christianity) that are of particular interest to people studying the background and development of Christianity."Some of our most basic analytical categories, such as 'religion,' 'Judaism,' and even 'gospel,' do not map onto ancient conceptions or language." This insight, gained from long study in the biblical world, governs Josephus, Judea, and Christian Origins. Steve Mason combines recently published essays with new studies to produce a coherent, sequential exploration of "methods and categories" important for the study of Roman Judea and Christian beginnings. This book takes up basic but often overlooked questions of historical method in studying firstcentury Judea and the origins of Christianity. Many of these questions concern the use of Josephus (the firstcentury Jewish historian whose work is of crucial importance for this period) for reconstructing this history. Chapters deal with Josephus' authority, his method of publication and audiences, "Judaism," Pharisees, Essenes, "gospel," and much else.

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Dr. Mason has the greatest attitude in academia. Wish more academics would get off their high horses and be as open to analysis and value the research instead of the degree. I love this interview and both people.

Malakawaka
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Steve Mason continuously counsels caution in jumping to conclusions. He says conclusions are always provisional. He backs up this quote from Arnaldo Momigliano "Historians must be prepared to admit in any given case that they are unable to reach safe conclusions because the evidence is insufficient; like judges, historians must be ready to say 'not proven'. Another excellent educational interview. Well done Derek and Steve.

AriusOfAlexandria
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Dr. Steve Mason is simply remarkable. He knows his world and makes compelling arguments about Josephus and the connections and lack thereof to Jewish Christian works. Absolutely appreciate this man. Thanks for having him on Derek

KevinHoganChannel
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Just came acrosss this old video. Great guest! Well done Derek!

kennethyakovac
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Please bring us much, much more of Steve Mason. Very informative.

elmonixon
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Great guest and great conversation! Can't wait for more!

NoName-fcxe
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Everyday there's a new fascinating subject!
Cheers Derek! 👍🍺

thebuddhistjesus
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Derek, one of the best interviews I have seen someone do with my brother. Really enjoyed it!

tubeyouian
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Another excellent and fascinating interview! Thank you.

a_lucientes
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The toddlers here in Cambodia love to listen to Steve talk about Josephus.

sebolddaniel
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Deux heures et plus de pur délice. Dereck you rock!

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Dr Steve Mason, love his attitude, really open and non-affected chap. Love it.

MikePhilbin
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Great discussion n I really love listening to Dr. Steve Mason.

dynamic
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What a great show! I love his historical philosophy as similar to a crime.

thebootlegknitter
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Thank you! I enjoyed your talk with Dr. Mason. I’m looking forward to the Testimonium interpolation / forgery discussion.

historian
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This was fantastic - so much to learn from history but also from ways of thinking!

I loved the comment How do historians think and work.
History is not looking at all for reliable sources. It is understanding where does the author come from, what is the angle and perspective and what story they are trying to tell. Everyone has some agenda. It is building the ”theory of case” which you construct as ’investigator’ from various stories.

If everyone thought like historians world would be so much better place 😍

eijakiviranta
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I’ve always been fascinated by Josephus. Thank you very much for this great show. Going to get me a book now !

catmeow
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What a fine scholar. What a great history lesson! Thank you.

timothymulholland
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Love this stuff!! How long before Dr. Mason makes his own channel lmao. I would listen to this guy every day . Thank you so much for this content.

snyd
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Professor Mason is a nice guy and a first rate scholar. I had occasion to hear many of his lectures in Toronto; his work on Josephus and first century Judaea is fascinating. His comparison of the atmosphere that prevailed in the aftermath of the Jewish War and the Iraqi invasion (23:40ff) is very apt.

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