18 - Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 1 by Flavius Josephus

Dive into the rich tapestry of Jewish history with Antiquities of the Jews, a monumental work by the renowned historian Flavius Josephus, published around 93 or 94 AD. Written in Greek for Josephus gentile audience, this captivating narrative begins with the creation of Adam and Eve and chronicles the significant events found in the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, sometimes adding unique insights along the way. Volume 1 encompasses Books 1-5 and concludes with the poignant moments of Samuels dedication and Eli the priests death.