Divrei Yosippon — Sefer Yosippon — Chapter 27: Yochanan Hyrcanus and Ptolemy

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27:1

Yochanan Hyrcanus succeeds Shimon while Ptolemy, who murdered Shimon, holds members of the family hostage.

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27:2

Hyrcanus cannot immediately destroy him because the captives are exposed to retaliation.

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27:3

After the crisis passes, Hyrcanus consolidates rule and priesthood.

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27:4

From this chapter forward Yosippon increasingly follows Josephus through Latin channels, while reshaping that material in Ivrit for Jewish readers.

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