The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 3

The Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 3 is a historical book written by Flavius Josephus in the year 93 or 94. It is a part of a larger work that provides a history of the Jewish people, starting with the creation of Adam and Eve. This specific volume contains Books 11-15 and begins with the story of the Babylonian exiles returning under Cyrus. It follows the events of the Hebrew Bible but may sometimes add or omit details. It was written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons and is an important source of information about Jewish history.