
Thrones of Blood, A History of the Times of Jesus
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Josephus
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It gave me a much better understanding of that period of time.What did you like best about this story?
The first person perspective.Have you listened to any of the narrator’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
He did well.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
YesA good Read
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Great little book
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Listeners need to keep in mind, though, that a paraphrase is really an interpretation. In this case I have generally found it to be very accurate; but having heard what is has to say, it should be checked against a more literal translation if you want to be sure of the exact words of Josephus in any particular sentence. The narrator of the audiobook is pleasant to listen to, and although he sometimes mispronounces a few of the ancient names, that doesn't have to detract from the story (which is really quite gripping). The main drawback is that since the print version is already an abridgment of Josephus, the audiobook is an abridgment of an abridgment. This makes it more of a "scan," with the result that in a few places it becomes difficult to follow who was who. Repeated listenings should cure this problem, however.
All in all, I highly recommend "Thrones of Blood" as a place to start for everyone. It would also be great for someone simply wanting a refresher on Josephus, or even just a good read. It has rekindled my interest to read through the complete edition of Josephus. I hope it will do the same for you, too; but even if it doesn't, the "Thrones of Blood" audiobook will give you a wealth of background material for understanding where we are today.
An Excellent Place to Start
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I enjoyed this !
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Awesome
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quick accessible history of Israel just before it fell
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Not worth a credit
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