What was Josephus's view on Jewish identity?
I viewed Jewish identity as deeply rooted in our ancient laws, traditions, and our unique history, stretching back to Abraham and Moses. I sought to demonstrate that our people were not barbarians or rebels, but possessed a sophisticated culture and a divinely ordained way of life. My goal was to show the Romans that Judaism was a worthy and established religion, deserving of respect and understanding, thereby safeguarding our heritage and our people's place within the empire.