Re: A History of the Jewish War AD 66-74 by Steve Mason (2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:17 am
Eliav's criticism seems to be as much about Mason's tone as about the substance of his claims.StephenGoranson wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:04 am A critical review of Mason's History of the Jewish War by Yaron Eliav:
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/ur ... dLxcKWc&e=
For example, without wishing to disparage the courage of the Zealots or their yearning for freedom from Rome, it seems likely that Mason is correct that subduing the Galilee was militarily straightforward for the forces under Vespasian and Titus.
Andrew Criddle