The War of the Jews, Vol. 1

18. [347-363] Herod captures Jerusalem; death of Antigonus. He appeases the greed of Cleopatra

19. [364-385] Cleopatra has Herod sent to fight the Arabs. Herod wins with difficulty

20. [386-400] Caesar Augustus confirms Herod as king. He restores what Cleopatra had taken

21. [401-430] Herod the builder: Temple and Fortress. Herod's Generosity and Virtues

22. [431-444] Herod's domestic troubles & murder. Mariamne is accused and condemned

23. [445-466] Mariamne's sons fall under suspicion. Caesar reconciles them with Herod

24. [467-497] Rancour between Herod's sons. Antipater has the others accused of treason

25. [498-512] Herod's son Archelaus reconciles him with Alexander and Pheroras

26. [513-533] Eurycles the Spartan accuses Mariamne's sons. Their unavailing defence

27. [534-551] Mariamne's sons are condemned. Herod executes Aristobulus and Alexander

28. [552-566] Antipater hated by all; interferes in marriages. Herod's domestic arrangements

29. [567-581] Antipater sent to Rome, with Herod's testament. Pheroras refuses to leave his wife

30. [582-600] Herod's Suspicion of Antipater grows. Many are tortured; young Herod disinherited

31. [601-619] Antipater returns from Rome to Judea, not knowing of the accusations against him

32. [620-646] Antipater is accused of plotting against Herod. His Trial, and Herod's Testament

33. [647-673] Herod's final barbarities. Plans a massacre to coincide with his death

The War of the Jews, Vol. 2

1. [1-13] Archelaus succeeds Herod and promises reform. Kills many protesters in the Temple

2. [14-38] Archelaus is accused before Caesar by Antipater, but is well defended by Nicolaus

3. [39-54] Sabinus calls Varus to help quell the rebellion. The rebels besiege him in Jerusalem

4. [55-85] Herod's veteran soldiers rebel. Simon and Athrongeus usurp the name of king

5. [66-79] Varus crucifies about two thousand of the rebels in Judea

6. [80-100] Augustus rules against Jewish complaints, Herod's inheritance distributed to his sons

7. [101-116] An imposter claims to be Alexander. Archelaus is banished and Glaphyra dies

8. [117-166] Judah and his Galilean Rebels. Lifestyle of the Essenes

9. [167-183] Pilate causes Riots. Tiberius imprisons Agrippa; Gaius frees him. Antipas is banished

10. [184-203] Gaius wants his statue set up in the Temple. Petronius protests, and survives

11. [204-222] The reign of Claudius and the reign of Agrippa. Descendants of the Herods

12. [223-249] Riots under Cumanus, settled by Quadratus. Felix is procurator of Judea

13. [250-270] Nero adds to Agrippa's kingdom. Murders by the Sicarii. Jews killed in Caesarea

14. [271-308] Succession of Procurators: Felix, Festus, Albinus, Florus. Jews driven to revolt

15. [309-332] Bernice's petition to Florus, to spare the Jews. He kindles the flames of war

16. [333-404] Cestius sends tribune to report on Judea. Agrippa: "Don't Rebel Against Rome"

17. [405-456] How the war began; Masada and Jerusalem. Eleazar's act of treachery

18. [457-512] Slaughter of the Jews in Caesarea. Pogrom against them in other cities

19. [513-555] Cestius' ill-judged siege of Jerusalem. He retreats with severe losses

20. [556-584] The Jews prepare to defend themselves. Josephus takes command in Galilee

21. [585-646] Josephus, now a Jewish military leader in Galilee, regains cities from revolted

22. [647-654] Simon the brigand starts to plunder. High Priest Ananus seeks peace, in vain

The War of the Jews, Vol.3

1. [1-8] Vespasian is sent by Nero to Judea, to quell the rebellion

2. [9-34] Slaughter about Ascalon. Vespasian comes to Ptolemais

3. [35-58] Description of the Land of Israel: Galilee, Samaria and Judea

4. [59-69] Josephus fails at Sepphoris. Titus comes with to Ptolemais

5. [70-109] Logistics and discipline of the Roman Army

6. [110-131] Placidus fails to take Jotapata. Vespasian's march into Galilee

7. [132-339] Vespasian marches on Jotapata, and after a long siege captures it

8. [340-408] Josephus surrenders. Makes his prediction about Vespasian. His life is spared

9. [409-461] Roman Garrisons in Joppa and Tiberias. Winter-quarters in Caesarea & Scythopolis

10. [462-542] Fall of Tarichea. The Jordan & Gennesareth region. Titus' speech to his troops

The War of the Jews, Vol.4

1. [1-83] Siege and capture of Gamala. Vespasian's military prudence and good order

2. [84-120] Surrender of Gischala to the Romans. John tricks Titus and escapes to Jerusalem

3. [121-223] Zealot John fools High Priest Ananus. Jews fight it out, in Jerusalem

4. [224-304] The Idumeans are kept out of Jerusalem. Their Zealot allies admit them to the city

5. [305-352] The Idumeans' intervention in the Temple. They slaughter the priests, and go home

6. [353-388] The Zealots kill many more of the citizens. Vespasian calms his Romans troops

7. [389-439] Tyranny of John. Misdeeds of the Zealots at Masada. Vespasian takes Gadara

8. [440-485] Commotions in Gaul; hurry to end the Jewish War. Jericho and the Dead Sea

9. [486-584] On Nero's death, Vespasian changes plan. Simon of Gerasa enters Jerusalem

10. [585-629] Vespasian acclaimed emperor by his soldiers. Releases Josephus from slavery

11. [630-663] Vitellius dies and Vespasian hurries to Rome. Titus his son returns to Jerusalem

The War of the Jews, Vol.5

1. [1-46] Warring Factions in Jerusalem. The misery they caused the city

2. [47-97] The Romans march to Jerusalem. Titus heroically rallies his troops

3. [98-135] The Jews set traps for the Romans. Titus warns his soldiers against rashness

4. [136-183] The description of Jerusalem, before its destruction

5. [184-247] Glowing description of the Jerusalem Temple

6. [248-290] The tyranny of Simon and John. Titus tightens the siege

7. [291-330] The Romans offers terms of surrender. Titus is fooled by the ruse of Castor the Jew

8. [331-347] They take the second wall and get all ready for the third and final one

9. [348-419] Titus eases, then tightens the Siege. Josephus and the offer of a Truce

10. [420-445] Many try to desert to the Romans, driven by famine

11. [446-490] Escapees crucified before the walls of the city. The Jews tear down the siege-bank

12. [491-526] Titus encircles the city with a wall. After this famine destroys the people

13. [527-572] Inter-Jewish slaughter in Jerusalem. Josephus is stoned, but not killed

The War of the Jews, Vol.6

1. [1-92] Desperation in the city. Titus' Speech, on Military Glory

2. [93-176] Josephus calls in vain, for a surrender. The Legions surround the Temple

3. [177-219] Jewish trap burns many Roman soldiers; Desperation and Famine in the City

4. [220-270] The Romans burn the Temple Gates. Against Titus' wishes, the Sanctuary is burned

5. [271-315] Jews' distress at the burning of the Temple. Portents preceding the destruction

6. [316-357] Roman ensigns brought into the Temple. Titus' speech to the Jews

7. [358-373] Many of the rebels are slaughtered. How Caesar became master of the upper city

8. [374-408] Titus gains possession of the whole city

9. [409-434] The number of the fallen and the captured. Escapees, including Simon and John

10. [435-442] The second devastation of Jerusalem. Aftermath: summary of its tragic history

The War of the Jews, Vol. 7

1. [1-20] Jerusalem destroyed, except for three towers. Titus rewards his soldiers for their valour

2. [21-36] Titus holds games in Caesarea Philippi. Simon is captured, and reserved for the Triumph

3. [37-62] Titus has captives killed, on Domitian's birthday. Danger for the Jews in Antioch

4. [63-95] Vespasian's Welcome in Rome. The Germans and Sarmatians Rebel

5. [96-162] Titus Journeys through Syria. The Triumph celebrated in Rome

6. [164-218] How Lucilius Bassus took Machaerus and other places

7. [219-251] Disaster befalls the king of Commagene. The Alans harm the Medes and Armenians

8. [252-319] Masada is besieged by Silva

8a. [320-388] Eleazar's speeches to the besieged in Masada, on immortality

9. [389-406] The defenders of Masada commit mass suicide. The Romans enter a silent citadel

10. [407-436] Many Sicarii flee to Alexandria. They endanger the Jews there, and their temple

11. [437-455] Jonathan and Catullus still stir up trouble. End of this story of the Jewish War

Antiquities, vol. 1

0. Preface to the whole work

1. [27-51] The Constitution of the World, and the First Parents

2. [52-71] Generations from Adam to Noah

3. [72-108] Noah's Ark. Settlement on the Plains of Shinar

4. [109-119] Tower of Babel and Division of Languages

5. [120-121] Noah's progeny spread out over the earth

6. [122-153] Nations gave names to their countries

7. [154-160] Abram goes to the land of Canaan. His religious belief: monotheism

8. [161-170] Abram goes down to Egypt. Returns to Canaan and divides the land with Lot

9. [171-175] Destruction of the men of Sodom

10. [176-193] Abram saves Lot, and Melchisedek blesses him. Rivalry between Sarah and Hagar

11. [194-206] The men of Sodom are punished for their sins

12. [207-221] King Abimelech is warned not to covet Sarah. Ishmael is born to Hagar

13. [222-236] Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac. God's promise is confirmed

14. [237] The death of Sarah, wife of Abraham

15. [238-241] By Keturah, Abraham fathers the nation of Troglodytes

16. [242-255] Isaac marries Rebecca

17. [256] The death of Abraham

18. [257-277] Esau and Jacob: their birth and the birthright

19. [278-324] Jacob flees from Esau, works for Laban, marries Leah and Rachel

20. [325-336] Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau

21. [337-344] Dinah is raped by Shechemites. Her brothers take bloody revenge

22. [345-346] Isaac's death. His Burial in Hebron

Antiquities, vol. 2

1. [1-6] The Peaceful separation of Esau and Jacob

2. [7-19] Joseph's Dream; his brothers' envy

3. [20-38] Joseph's Coat & his Brothers' Envy. Sold as a Slave, he Prospers in Egypt

4. [39-59] Joseph's Loyalty & Chastity. His appeal to Potiphar's wife

5. [60-90] Joseph's time in prison. Released, he interprets Pharao's dreams

6. [91-167] Joseph's brothers come to Egypt for food. He tricks them, then reveals himself

7. [168-193] Jacob and family go down to Egypt, to escape a famine

8. [194-200] Deaths of Jacob and Joseph, in Egypt

9. [201-237] Plight of the Hebrews in Egypt. Moses' childhood in Pharao's family

10. [238-253] How Moses made war with the Ethiopians

11. [254-263] Moses flees from Egypt into Midian

12. [264-276] The Vision at the Burning Bush. Miracles against Pharao

13. [277-292] Moses and Aaron return into Egypt, to confront Pharaoh

14. [293-314] The ten plagues which came upon the Egyptians

15. [315-333] How the Hebrews under Moses' guidance left Egypt

16. [334-349] The sea parts for Moses, and destroys the pursuing Egyptians

Antiquities, vol. 3

1. [1-38] The Journey to Mount Sinai, amid many difficulties

2. [39-62] Israel defeats the Amalekites and other enemy nations

3. [63-65] Raguel, Moses' father-in-law, visits him at Mount Sinai

4. [66-74] Moses accepts Raguel's advice, on organising the people

5. [75-101] Moses ascends Mount Sinai to receive the Divine Torah

6. [102-150] Moses builds a tent for God's honour, forerunner of the Temple; its furnishings

7. [151-187] The priestly vestments and the high priest's mitre

8. [188-223] Aaron and sons as priests. Moses receives God's laws, in the Tent of Meeting

9. [224-236] Instructions about various kinds of sacrifice: Holocausts, Sin-offerings, Thank-offerings

10. [237-257] The festivals, their dates, and how they must be observed

11. [258-273] Purification laws for Levites, cleanliness laws, lepers, purification of women, etc

12. [274-294] Laws against adultery and incest; priestly purity; musical innovations of Moses

13. [295-299] Journey from Mount Sinai to the borders of Canaan

14. [300-310] Hebrew spies report on the Canaanites. The people want to return to Egypt

15. [311-322] For their sin, the people must wander for forty years before entering Canaan

Antiquities, vol. 4

1. [1-10] The Hebrews fight the Canaanites against Moses' advice, but are defeated

2. [11-34] Korah strives against Moses about the priesthood

3. [35-58] God punishes the rebels with death. Aaron retains the priesthood

4. [59-84] 38 years Wandering in the Wilderness

5. [85-99] Moses defeats Sihon and Og, kings of the Amorites, & divides their land by lot

6. [100-158] Balaam the Moabite is inspired to bless the Israelites

7. [159-175] How the Hebrews overcame the Midianites

8. [176-319] Moses' Final Dispositions, overlooking Canaan.

[320-331] The Death of Moses

Antiquities, vol. 5

1a [1-119] Joshua Crosses the Jordan and captures Jericho

2. [120-174] After Joshua's death, great transgressions. The people suffer severe penalties

3. [175-184] Israel under harsh Assyrian rule. Saved by God, through Othniel

4. [185-197] Under the Moabite Rule for 18 years. Saved by Ehud, who reigned for 80 years

5. [198-208] Rescued by Barak and Deborah, from Canaanite rule

6. [210-232] Rescued by Gideon, from the Midianites

7. [233-274] Other Judges: Abimelech, Jephtha, Jair and Abdon

8. [275-317] Samson & Philistines. Deceived by Delilah. Dying in Gaza, he has his revenge

9. [318-337] The story of Ruth and Boaz, ancestors of king David

10. [338-351] Samuel's childhood. Disaster befalls Eli's sons

11. [352-362] Defection of Eli's sons. The Philistines capture the Ark. Eli's Death

Antiquities, vol. 6

1. [1-18] Destruction of the Philistines, for taking the Ark. Its return to the Hebrews

2. [19-30] Under Samuel, the Hebrews defeat the Philistines

3. [31-44] Samuel's sons go wrong; the people call for a king. Warning against monarchy

4. [45-67] Samuel appoints Saul as king of Israel, by God's command

5. [68-94] Saul defeats the Ammonites and takes their spoils

6. [95-130] Saul's successful attack on the Philistines

7. [131-155] Saul is told to wipe out the Amalekites

8. [156-169] Prophet Samuel anoints David as king, to replace Saul

9. [170-192] David kills Goliath the Philistine, in single combat

10. [193-204] Saul promises David his daughter Michal, on a dangerous condition

11. [205-241] With Michal's and Jonathan's help, David escapes from Saul's plotting

12. [242-270] David flees to the Philistines. Saul takes vengeance on Ahimelech

13. [271-324] David spares king Saul, when he could kill him. The death of Samuel

14. [325-378] Saul and the witch of Endor. Samuel's ghost. Death of Saul at Mount Gilboa

Antiquities, vol.7

1. [1-45] David's rule begins in Hebron. In the civil war, Asahel and Abner are killed

2. [46-60] After the murder of Ishbosheth, David becomes the undisputed king

3. [61-70] David takes Jerusalem from the Jebusites, to make it his capital

4. [71-95] David recaptures the Ark from the Philistines. He makes plans to build a Temple

5. [96-116] David's victories. His mercy towards the house of Saul

6. [117-129] Successful conclusion to the Ammonite War

7. [130-161] David's Adultery with Bathsheba. Uriah's Murder condemned by Prophet Nathan

8. [162-183] Absalom kills Amnon for raping Tamar. He is banished, then recalled by David

9. [194-231] Absalom & Ahithophel's rebellion against David

10. [232-257] Joab catches up with Absalom, and kills him, to David's sorrow

11. [258-293] David's clemency towards Shimei and Ziba. Amasa is killed by Joab

12. [294-317] Famine averted, when the Gibeonites' vengeance is satisfied. David's prosperity

13. [318-334] The pride of David's census brings divine anger on the people

14. [335-382] David's preparations for the Temple. He appoints Solomon as successor

15. [383-394] David's parting advice to his son Solomon

Antiquities, vol.8

1. [1-20] Solomon's Purge: getting rid of his rivals and enemies

2. [21-60] Solomon's wife; wisdom and riches. Materials from king Hiram, for the planned Temple

3. [61-98] The building of the temple, and its magnificence

4. [99-129] The Ark is moved into the Temple. Solomon's prayer for wisdom, and his sacrifice

5. [130-149] Solomon's magnificent palace; his resolving of riddles

6. [150-175] Solomon fortifies Jerusalem; builds other cities. Visited by an African Queen

7. [176-210] Solomon's love of foreign women. The beginning of troubles against him

8. [212-235] After Solomon, ten of the tribes rebel. Jeroboam sets up the northern kingdom

9. [236-245] Lying prophets make foolish claims. King Jeroboam is alienated from God

10. [246-250] Rehoboam is besieged in Jerusalem, by Shishak of Egypt

11. [266-289] Violent succession in the northern kingdom. Jeroboam's family is destroyed

12. [290-315] King Asa's battles. He is succeeded by Zimri, then Ahab

13. [316-362] Contest on Carmel. Naboth's vineyard; Elijah & Elisha

14. [363-392] Hadad of Damascus is defeated by king Ahab

15. [393-420] Ahab and Jehoshaphat war against the Syrians. Ahab's death in battle

Antiquities, vol.9

1. [1-17] Jehoshaphat appoints judges, and overcomes Israel's enemies

2. [18-28] Ahaziah's wicked rule in Israel. His death is foretold by Elijah

3. [29-44] The kings of Israel (Joram) and of Judah (Jehoshaphat) makel war on Moab

4. [45-94] Kings Jehoram and Joram fight the Syrians. Miracles of the prophet Elisha

5. [95-104] King Jehoram & Athaliah. Apostasy and defeat. Ahaz succeeds him in Jerusalem

6. [105-139] Violent reformer king Jehu of Israe kills queen Jezabel and the children of Ahab

7. [140-158] Athaliah tries to blot out David's line. Joash becomes king after her death

8. [159-185] North invaded by Hazael of Syria. Apostasy of Jehoash. Amaziah rules after him

9. [186-204] King Amaziah of Judah, his victories, pride and punishment

10. [205-227] Jeroboam of Israel & Jonah the prophet. Uzziah punished for usurping priest's role

11. [228-242] Regnal squabbles in Israel; Tiglath Pelesher invades. Nahum's prophecy

12. [243-257] Ahaz's impiety. Jerusalem besieged by the Syrians. Saved by the Assyrians

13. [258-276] Murder of King Pekah of Israel. Good king Hezekiah, helped by Isaiah

14. [277-291] The Assyrians exile the Samaritans, replacing them with Cutheans

Antiquities, vol.10

1. [1-23] Sennacherib's invasion. Isaiah encourages Hezekiah to resist, with the help of God

2. [24-35] Through Isaiah, King Hezekiah miraculously recovers and has extra years of life

3. [36-46] Wicked king Manasseh is converted in captivity. Succeeded by his son, Amon

4. [47-73] Amon is followed by Josiah. Josiah's Reform, with the prophetess Huldah

5. [74-83] Josiah's war with Egypt, and Exile of his Son. Ministry of Jeremiah and Ezekiel

6. [84-98] Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon invades Judea. He brings the nobles into Exile in Babylon

7. [99-130] Nebuchadnezzar hardens his attitude against Jerusalem. Jeremiah predicts disaster

8. [131-154] Jerusalem & Temple destroyed. Jews to Babylon, as foretold by prophets

9. [155-185] Ruler Gedaliah is killed. Reprisals against the Jews who had fled to Egypt

10. [186-218] Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: God's fidelity to His people, in the exile

11. [219-281] Persian rule ends the Babylonian Exile. Daniel in Media, a Proof of Providence

Antiquities, vol.11

1. [1-18] Cyrus of Persia frees the Jews from Babylon. Gives them money to rebuild their Temple

2. [19-30] On Cyrus' death, the rebuilding halts. Progress is blocked by Cambyses and others

3. [31-74] Darius the Persian lets Zorobabel rebuild the Temple

4. [75-119] Cutheans (Samaritans) oppose rebuilding of the Temple

5. [120-183] The goodwill of Xerxes. Ezra and Nehemiah continue the reconstruction

6. [184-296] Haman plots against the Jews. Esther and Mordecai; Feast of Purim

7. [297-303] Rivalry re high-priesthood. The harm done by Bagoses, a general of Artaxerxes

8. [304-347] Samaritan Temple, on Garizim. Alexander the Great & successors to his Kingdom

Antiquities, vol.12

1. [1-10] Ptolemy takes Judea by a ruse. He transports many prisoners to Egypt

2. [11-118] Ptolemy Philadelphus has Bible translated. Also favours the Jews in other ways

3. [119-153] Jews prosper in the kingdoms of Asia Minor, and under Seleucus Nicator in Antioch

4. [154-236] Antiochus and Ptolemy agree. Jewish situation under Joseph and his son Hyrcanus

5. [237-264] Antiochus Epiphanes imposes Greek ways. Samaritan Temple is dedicated to Zeus

6. [265-286] Mattathias leads the Maccabean revolt against Antiochus Epiphanes

7. [287-326] Victories of Judah Maccabeus. Re-dedication of the Jerusalem Temple

8. [327-353] Victories of the Maccabees, Judah and his brother Simon

9. [354-388] Death of Antiochus Epiphanes. Eupator continues war on Judah, then makes peace

10. [389-419] Bacchides and Nicanor fail in Judah. Jewish pact of friendship with Rome

11. [420-434] Bacchides comes in greater force. Judah dies in battle against him

Antiquities, vol.13

1. [1-34] Jonathan takes over the leadership. Continues war against Bacchides, with Simon's help

2. [35-61] Alexander Bala appoints Jonathan high priest, though Demetrius also courts him

3. [62-79] Friendship of Onias with Ptolemy Philometor. Temple like Jerusalem's, in Egypt

4. [80-130] Alexander reigns in Syria and honours Jonathan. Honoured too, by Demetrius

5. [131-186] Trypho wins Syria for Antiochus, son of Alexander. The embassies of Jonathan

6. [187-217] On Jonathan's death, Simon becomes general and high priest. War against Trypho

7. [218-229] Simon is treacherously murdered by his son-in-law, Ptolemy

8. [230-253] Hyrcanus becomes high priest and ejects Ptolemy; allies with Antiochus, after a war

9. [254-269] Hyrcanus' expedition against Syria. He makes a pact with the Romans

10. [270-300] Hyrcanus demolishes Samaria. He changes sides, from Sadducee to Pharisee

11. [301-319] Aristobulus cruel toward his mother and his brothers; kills Antigonus and dies

12. [320-347] King Alexander besieges Ptolemais & sides with with Cleopatra vs. Ptolemy

13. [348-376] Siding with Cleopatra, Alexander destroys Gaza & kills many rebel Jews

14. [377-386] Demetrius Eucerus defeats Alexander, then retreats. Many Jews killed by Alexander

15. [387-404] Antiochus "Dionysus" & Aretas raid Judea. Alexander's final advice to Alexandra

16. [405-432] With the Pharisees' support, Alexandra rules Judea for nine years

Antiquities, vol.14

1. [1-18] Aristobulus as king. Antipater persuades Hyrcanus to flee to Aretas

2. [19-33] Aretas and Hyrcanus besiege Aristobulus. Scaurus relieves the siege. Death of Onias

3. [34-53] Aristobulus and Hyrcanus argue their claims; Pompey, sides with Hyrcanus

4. [54-79] Pompey captures Jerusalem. Beginning of Roman rule in Judea

5. [80-91] Scaurus in league with Aretas of Petra. Gabinius' treatment of Judea

6. [92-104] Aristobulus escapes from Rome but is sent back. Victories of Gabinius

7. [105-126] Crassus pillages the temple; killed by the Parthians. Cassius goes to Judea

8. [127-155] Jews join Julius Caesar in Egypt. Antipater honoured by Caesar and the Athenians

9. [156-184] Antipater appoints his sons Phasael and Herod. They rule Jerusalem and Galilee

10. [185-267] How the Romans honoured their Jewish allies

11. [268-296] Murders of Sextus & Julius Caesar; Cassius in Judea. Herod avenges his father

12. [297-323] Herod wins Judea from Antigonus & gains Mark Antony's friendship

13. [324-369] Antony makes Herod and Phasael tetrarchs. Parthians drive Herod to Masada

14. [370-393] Herod escapes to Egypt, then Rome. Antony makes him king of the Jews

15. [394-467] Herod returns to Judea, to defeat Antigonus and win the kingdom

16. [468-491] Herod marries Mariamne and takes Jerusalem. This ends Hasmonean rule in Judea

Antiquities, vol.15

1. [1-10] Herod kills Antigonus' friends and sacks the city. Antigonus is beheaded by Antony

2. [11-38] Hyrcanus returns from Parthians to Herod. Alexandra hates the high priest, Ananelus

3. [39-87] Herod makes Aristobulus high priest, then has him murdered. Mariamne and Joseph

4. [88-107] Cleopatra comes to Judea, to be flattered and bribed by Herod

5. [108-160] Herod's war and conquest of Arabia. His interpretation of the great earthquake

6. [161-201] Herod kills Hyrcanus and confirmed as king by Caesar, whom he royally entertains

7. [202-266] Murders by Herod: Mariamne, Alexandra, various friends and the sons of Babbas

8. [267-298] Plot against Herod, for introducing foreign customs. He builds Sebaste and Caesarea

9. [299-341] Famine in Judea and Syria. Herod builds Greek-style cities

10. [342-379] Herod retains Caesar's goodwill. Description of Pharisees and Essenes

11. [380-425] Herod magnificently rebuilds the Temple. He builds the Antonia tower

Antiquities, vol.16

1. [1-11] Herod's law against thieves. Mariamne's Sons are calumniated & endangered

2. [12-65] Herod sails to Agrippa, who avenges the Ionians against the Greeks

3. [66-86] Salome plots against Mariamne's sons. Herod prefers Antipater; they are enraged

4. [87-135] Herod accuses Mariamne's sons of disloyalty. Alexander's defence, reconciliation

5. [136-159] Herodian games, atcompletion of Caesarea-Sebaste. His magnificent building projects

6. [160-178] Some Jews appeal to Rome. They are supported by Caesar and Agrippa

7. [179-228] Herod's historian conceals his robbery of David's tomb. Family dissension grows

8. [229-270] Herod imprisons his son Alexander. Reconciled through Archelaus of Cappadocia

9. [271-299] Trachonitis revolts against Herod. Herod sends an advocate to Rome

10. [300-355] Further accusations of Herod's sons, by the Spartan, Eurycles

11. [356-404] Trial and condemnation of Herod's sons. Aristobulus and Alexander are executed

Antiquities, vol.17

1. [1-22] Antipater bribes favour in Rome, and with the ruler of Syria. Herod's wives and children

2. [23-45] Plots against Herod, from Pharisees friendly with Pheroras' wife, revealed by Salome

3. [46-60] Herod tries to make Pheroras put away his wife. He sends his son Antipater to Caesar

4. [61-82] A plot to poison Herod is linked to his son Antipater

5. [83-145] Antipater is prosecuted and condemned to death. Caesar's judgment is awaited

6. [146-181] Herod falls ill and the crowd riot against his rule. He takes savage reprisals

7. [182-187] Herod thinks of suicide, but instead has Antipater killed

8. [188-205] Herod changes his Testament in favour of his three sons. His death and burial

9. [206-249] Rioting against Archelaus. Antipas goes to Rome for support, which Caesar grants

10. [250-298] A Rebellion against Rome is quelled by Varus

11. [299-323] Caesar confirms Herod's last testament

12. [324-338] Imposter claims Herod's succession. Unmasked by Caesar, and sent to the galleys

13. [339-355] Archelaus is accused of brutality, and banished by Caesar to Vienne

Antiquities, vol.18

1. [1-25] Rome's Taxtion of Syria and Judea, under Cyrenius. Judah of Galilee. Jewish Sects

2. [26-54] Succession of priests and procurators. Royal succession among the Parthians

3. [55-84] Jewish rebellion vs Pontius Pilate. Execution of Jesus. State of the Jews in Rome

4. [85-108] Pilate kills Samaritan demonstrators. Tiberius sends Vitellius against the Parthians

5. [109-142] Herod Agrippa is defeated by Aretas of Arabia. Death of John the Baptist

6. [143-239] Herod Agrippa is imprisoned by Tiberius & released by Caligula

7. [240-256] Urged by Herodias, Herod Antipas makes a request and is banished by Caligula

8. [257-309] Gaius tries to have his statue erected. Intervention by Agrippa, to avoid revolt

9. [310-379] The disaster of the Jews at Nisibis, in Mesopotamia

Antiquities, vol.19

1. [1-161] Caligula's Disgraceful Rule. His Assassination by Cherea and friends

2. [162-211] Senators seek the Return of the Republic. The Soldiers prefer Empire. Gaius' morals

3. [212-235] Claudius kidnapped by soldiers. The Senators try to bully him, but then submit to him

4. [236-273] Claudius avenges the murder of Gaius. Agrippa advises him how to gain the throne

5. [274-291] Claudius restores to Agrippa his grandfather's territory

6. [292-316] Agrippa shows favour to Jerusalem. Petronius deals with the young idolators of Doris

7. [317-337] Silas' claims. Agrippa builds a new wall around Jerusalem, and favours Berytus

8. [338-353] Final acts of Agrippa, and his mysterious death in Caesarea, for blasphemy

9. [354-366] After Agrippa's death, Claudius sets Cuspius Fadus as procurator of Judea

Antiquities, vol.20

1. [1-16] Philadelphians against the Jews. Priestly Vestments; the High Priestly succession

2. [17-53] Helena, queen of Adiabene and Izates her son embrace Judaism

3. [54-74] Artabanus of Parthia is reinstated in government by Izates

4. [75-96] Izates is opposed by his subjects. Providence saves him from death

5. [97-117] Revolt of Theudas and Judah of Galilee. Bloodshed at Passover

6. [118-136] The Jews clash with the Samaritans. Claudius forces them to make peace

7. [137-147] Felix procurator of Judea. His love for Agrippa's sisters, Drusilla and Berenice

8. [148-196] Nero succeeds Claudius; his corrupt rule. Discontent in Judea, under Felix and Festus

9. [197-223] James the brother of Jesus is killed. The achievements of young Agrippa

10. [224-251] List of the high priests: from Aaron to more recent times

11. [252-268] The cruelties of Gessius Florus bring on the revolt. Conclusion of the work