Las arengas de Eleazar y el asedio de Masada en Flavio Josefo: una crítica a los excesos de la retórica?

A critical analysis of Flavio Josefo's account of the siege of Masada reveals that Eleazar's famous speeches, far from being mere exhortations to fight, subtly critique the excesses of rhetorical rhetoric. The study, published in 'Sources et Modèles Des Historiens Anciens,' focuses on two prominent arengas where Eleazar, instead of urging resistance against Roman forces, advises the Jewish fighters to kill their women and children—a radical departure from traditional military rhetoric. By examining these speeches through a lens that questions their sincerity and purpose, the research uncovers a layered critique of rhetorical extremes, challenging both ancient and modern interpretations of Josefo's historical narrative.

Iglesias-Zoido, J. (2021). Las arengas de Eleazar y el asedio de Masada en Flavio Josefo: una crítica a los excesos de la retórica? Sources et Modèles Des Historiens Anciens, 2, 227–239. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.ausonius.18891