Josephus & the 2 Books of Ezekiel

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun

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The Jewish historian Flavius Josephus claimed that the prophet Ezekiel actually wrote two books, not just one. Here are Josephus’ own words:

Flavius Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews 10.79

Moreover, this prophet denounced beforehand the sad calamities that were coming upon the city. He also left behind him in writing a description of that destruction of our nation which has lately happened in our days, and the taking of Babylon; nor was he the only prophet who delivered such predictions beforehand to the multitude, but so did Ezekiel also, who was the first person that wrote, and left behind him in writing two books concerning these events. (Emphasis mine)

Flavius Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews 10.80

Now these two prophets were priests by birth, but of them Jeremiah dwelt in Jerusalem, from the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah, until the city and temple were utterly destroyed. However, as to what befell this prophet, we will relate it in its proper place.

Further Reading

ATHANASIUS ON THE “APOCRYPHA”

Athanasius’ Biblical Canon

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