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“All of us have mortal bodies, composed of perishable matter, but the soul lives forever: it is a portion of the Deity housed in our bodies”

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Josephus, born in 37 AD and died around 100 AD, was a renowned Jewish historian, military leader, and writer. His works are of great significance for understanding the history of ancient Judea and the Roman Empire. more

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