Steve Mason, Ph.D. (1986), University of St. Michael’s College (Toronto), is Emeritus Professor in the University of Groningen. He edits the series Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary (2000–) and has published widely in the subjects covered by this volume.

“The last five chapters feature deft intellectual footwork as Mason spars with colleagues over points of interpretation and method. They valuably place Mason’s own work within his historiographical context. Mason’s commitment to his view of historical method gives the whole a coherence that its bulk might belie. And throughout, the book is peppered with astringent observations and adroit phrasing… In sum: this volume of collected essays offers much to think about and to think with. And as much as it shines light on ancient historiography, particularly that of Josephus, it also offers… much for the modern to ponder. If the past, as he notes at several points, is indeed a foreign country, then Mason offers a guided tour.” - Paula Fredriksen, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, BMCR 2024.09.40

Steve Mason, Ph.D. (1986), University of St. Michael’s College (Toronto), is Emeritus Professor in the University of Groningen. He edits the series Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary (2000–) and has published widely in the subjects covered by this volume.

“The last five chapters feature deft intellectual footwork as Mason spars with colleagues over points of interpretation and method. They valuably place Mason’s own work within his historiographical context. Mason’s commitment to his view of historical method gives the whole a coherence that its bulk might belie. And throughout, the book is peppered with astringent observations and adroit phrasing… In sum: this volume of collected essays offers much to think about and to think with. And as much as it shines light on ancient historiography, particularly that of Josephus, it also offers… much for the modern to ponder. If the past, as he notes at several points, is indeed a foreign country, then Mason offers a guided tour.” - Paula Fredriksen, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, BMCR 2024.09.40