# Josephus *Also known as: Flavius Josephus* Josephus is Flavius Josephus (c. 37 - c. 100 AD), the first-century Romano-Jewish scholar and historian. He describes himself as a philosopher and teacher of the Jewish faith who helped to formulate the scriptures of that religion. He now resides within the Celestial Kingdom and follows the teachings of Jesus, whom he calls the Messiah of Israel. He describes himself as having studied in detail the composition and faculties of the soul, and speaks with the care of a teacher translating a difficult subject into terms the mind can grasp. ## From the archive's notes Biographical details from [[2019-02-01 Faculties of the Soul|2019-02-01-af-josephus]]: identifies himself as a philosopher and teacher of the Jewish faith who helped to formulate its scriptures; states he now resides in the Celestial Kingdom and follows Jesus, the Messiah of Israel; describes himself as having studied in detail the composition and faculties of the soul. He indicated he may return to expound further on the faculties of the soul. Note: his statement that he helped to formulate Jewish scripture extends the conventional historical record of Flavius Josephus, who is known as a chronicler and historian rather than a composer of scripture. Recorded as stated in the message. ## Messages (1) - 2019-02-01 - [[2019-02-01 Faculties of the Soul|Faculties of the Soul]]