Three sons Quote by Flavius Josephus
““as was I born to Matthias in the first year of the reign of Caius Caesar. I have three sons: Hyrcanus, the eldest, was born in the fourth year of the reign of Vespasian, as was Justus born in the seventh, and Agrippa in the ninth.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Antiquities of the Jews, 1st century AD
A genealogical record of sons and their birth years during Roman reigns.
In simple terms: Listing sons with dates.
Key Takeaway
Note historical context.
Themes
history
family
lineage
Mood
documentary
historical
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- academic study
- family history
- genealogical research
Key Concepts
genealogy
chronology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why record precise birth years?
- What does this reveal about Roman record‑keeping?
A Different Perspective
Limited relevance outside historical scholarship.
