Note on Josephus’ Wars of the Jews

Although the Temple was not destroyed until AD 70, there was a period of several years in which there were numerous signs that the presence of God had departed from the Temple, according to Josephus in Wars of the Jews (VI.289-309).

Fall 62 to 70	Joshua (Jesus the son of Ananus) begins his prophesying
Late 65, early 66	Star like a sword and comet appear in night sky
March 20th, 66	Brilliant light on altar and sanctuary of the Temple
March 20th, 66	Doors of Eastern Gate open on their own
May 2nd, 66	Chariots and armies seen in the sky throughout Judea
May 16th, 66	Voice from Inner Court, “We are leaving from here.”
September 66	Judea invaded by troops under the Roman general Cestius Gallus
Spring 67 to 70	The war resumes under Vespasian, Jerusalem and Temple destroyed

The Destruction of Jerusalem (click to enlarge).

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In the Days of These Kings

Jay Rogers

The Book of Daniel in Preterist Perspective

The overarching message of Daniel is that Jesus the Messiah is even now ruling over the nations. He is the King of kings. Daniel tells us that Messiah’s kingdom will advance in the whole world from “generation to generation” (Daniel 4:4,34). Christ’s dominion is “given to the people of the saints of the most High” (Daniel 7:22). Our purpose then is to see “all people, nations, and languages … serve and obey him” (Daniel 7:14,27).

This comprehensive work offers a fascinating look at the book of Daniel in preterist perspective. Great attention is paid to the writings of ancient and modern historians and scholars to connect the dots and demonstrate the continuity of Daniel’s prophecy with all of Scripture.