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In which war did Josephus initially fight against Rome?

  • Gallic Wars

  • Peloponnesian War

  • First Jewish–Roman War

  • Punic Wars

Answer

Josephus fought against Rome in the First Jewish–Roman War, a revolt by Jewish rebels against Roman rule in Judea. The war began in 66 AD and lasted until 73 AD, resulting in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple. Josephus, a Jewish historian and military leader, initially fought on the Jewish side but later defected to the Romans and played a crucial role in the Roman victory.
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