Recovering Josephus: Mason’s History of the Jewish War and the Siege of Masada

Archaeological evidence supports the historical accuracy of Josephus' account of the siege and fall of Masada, contradicting Steve Mason's post-modern literary approach that questions its reliability. The study focuses on the assault ramp at Masada, demonstrating that empirical analysis of archaeological remains aligns with Josephus' testimony, providing confidence in its essential accuracy over alternative scenarios proposed by Mason.

Davies, G., & Magness, J. (2020). Recovering Josephus: Mason’s History of the Jewish War and the Siege of Masada. Scripta Classica Israelica, 36, 55–65. https://doi.org/10.71043/sci.v36i.2133