The <i>De Excidio</i> of “Hegesippus” and the Reception of Josephus in the Early Middle Ages
Richard Matthew Pollard
The ancient Jewish historian Flavius Josephus is well known today, and was also very popular in late antiquity the Middle Ages. Medieval Christians read Josephus’s works Latin translations made fourth to sixth centuries, recommended by none other than Jerome Cassiodorus. There has, however, been relatively little study of text Josephus, or medieval reception influence. Previous work has only hinted that latter vast, enjoyed a high reputation. This article carefully traces one adaptation War (the so-called “Hegesippus”) early heavily Christianized reworking all over Europe, from Italy England Iberia. More importantly, because this invariably attributed up ninth century, it becomes clear some considerable reputation Ages due - ironically perversion his War.
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