An introduction is presented in which the authors discuss several articles within the issue on Jewish historian Flavius Josephus on topics including role of his writings within sacred history and the classical tradition; and responses of early modern authors and readers to his status as a Jew.

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约瑟夫斯在近代早期的接受

在介绍中，作者讨论了有关犹太历史学家弗拉维乌斯·约瑟夫斯（Flavius Josephus）的问题上的几篇文章，主题包括他的著作在神圣历史和古典传统中的作用；以及早期现代作家和读者对他作为犹太人的地位的回应。