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The Jewish War, Book 6

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

Author: Josephus
Tradition: Jewish history
Accessed: 2026-06-23

Citation

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

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Where this source is used

Daniel 9 and the Messiah before the Temple's destructionDaniel 9 is difficult and its arithmetic is disputed, but its sequence is clear. An anointed one is cut off, and then the city and sanctuary are destroyed.