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- The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism
- The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Tables
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I Israel’s Disputed Birthright
- Part II Restoration Eschatology and the Construction of Biblical Israel
- Part III Israel and Restoration Eschatology in the Diaspora
- 6 Exile and Diaspora Theology
- 7 Israel, Jews, and Restoration Eschatology in Josephus
- 8 Israel and Restoration in Philo of Alexandria
- 9 Exile and Israel’s Restoration in the Dead Sea Scrolls
- 10 Israel, Jews, and Restoration in Other Second Temple Narrative Literature
- 11 Israel in Second Temple Eschatological and Apocalyptic Literature
- 12 Israel, Hebrews, Jews, and Restoration Eschatology
- Bibliography
- Index of Primary Sources
- General Index
7 - Israel, Jews, and Restoration Eschatology in Josephus
from Part III - Israel and Restoration Eschatology in the Diaspora
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 April 2021
- The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism
- The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Tables
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I Israel’s Disputed Birthright
- Part II Restoration Eschatology and the Construction of Biblical Israel
- Part III Israel and Restoration Eschatology in the Diaspora
- 6 Exile and Diaspora Theology
- 7 Israel, Jews, and Restoration Eschatology in Josephus
- 8 Israel and Restoration in Philo of Alexandria
- 9 Exile and Israel’s Restoration in the Dead Sea Scrolls
- 10 Israel, Jews, and Restoration in Other Second Temple Narrative Literature
- 11 Israel in Second Temple Eschatological and Apocalyptic Literature
- 12 Israel, Hebrews, Jews, and Restoration Eschatology
- Bibliography
- Index of Primary Sources
- General Index
Summary
This chapter examines Josephus' views of exile and eschatology, arguing that although he is careful in how he communicates his views in this area, Josephus continued to hold to a traditional view of exile and restoration, repeatedly indicating that Rome's dominance would be temporary and that a restored Israel will eventually rule the world. The chapter argues that Josephus' restoration eschatology informs his use of the term "Israel," as he distinguishes between the Jews under Roman rule and the whole of Israel, particularly the ten tribes, who remain beyond the Euphrates and are now a "boundless multitude" (Antiq. 11.133) simply awaiting the time when God initiates the promised restoration.
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- The Idea of Israel in Second Temple JudaismA New Theory of People, Exile, and Israelite Identity, pp. 210 - 232Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021