One of the challenges to learning the story of the Great Revolt and about the various Zealot factions that led our struggle for freedom against Rome is the fact that Josephus Flavius (Yosef ben-Matityahu) is such a problematic source.
Can we Trust Josephus?
Given his obvious biases & personal involvement in the events he records, we have to study Josephus cautiously when learning about the Great Revolt.
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