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Vita Josephi (grc)

The Vita is an autobiographical account of Josephus’ life, focusing primarily on his role in the Jewish War and his efforts to refute accusations against him. It covers his military activity, conflicts with rivals such as Justus of Tiberias, and his personal life following his capture by the Romans.

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1 Ἐμοὶ δὲ γένος ἐστὶν οὐκ ἄσημον, ἀλλʼ ἐξ ἱερέων ἄνωθεν καταβεβηκός. ὥσπερ δʼ ἡ παρʼ ἑκάστοις ἄλλη τίς ἐστιν εὐγενείας ὑπόθεσις, οὕτως παρʼ ἡμῖν ἡ τῆς ἱερωσύνης μετουσία τεκμήριόν ἐστιν γένους λαμπρότητος.