His life spans over the beginning years of Christianity, and Israel's end..
Who was Flavius Josephus? What makes his life important 2000 years later? His life spans over the beginning years of Christianity, and the ending of Israel as a nation. He was born in 37 AD, and died sometime after 100 AD. His given name was Joseph ben Matthias. He lived both as a Jewish leader and... Sign in to see full entry.