Masada: Josephus, Yadin and a contested symbol

What this note covers

1. Context: Judaea, revolt and the fortress
2. The siege as Josephus tells it
3. Josephus: origin, purpose and reliability
4. Archaeology: Yadin and the physical evidence
5. From Roman victory to national symbol
6. Contestable questions
7. Building the Masada essay

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes