Notes on Josephus

1. Antiquities
   1. Book 10 Chapter 11 Section 7 (276) "And indeed it so came to pass, that our nation suffered these things under Antiocus Epiphanes, according to Daniel's vision, and what he wrote many years before they came to pass." It is simply interesting to note how long ago folks had come to recognize the "Type" of fulfillment of prophecy he speaks of hear regarding Daniel's prophecy. THis is not an idea that came about any later than the 1st century, indeed it could have been recognized even as Antiochus was completing his abomination, but in any case, it is not a newer idea.
   2. Book 10 Chapter 11 Section 7 (277-281): Wow! ... "All these things did this man leave in writing, as God had showed them to him, insomuch that such as read his prophecies, and see how they have been fulfilled, would wonder at the honor wherewith God honored Daniel; and may from there discover how the Epicureans are in error, who cast Providence out of human life, and do not believe that God takes care of the affairs of the world, nor that the universe is governed and continued in being by that blessed and immortal nature, but say that the world is carried along of its own accord, without a ruler and a curator; which, were it destitute of a guide to conduct it, as they imagine, it would be like ships without pilots, which we see drowned by the winds, or like chariots without drivers, which are overturned; so would the world be dashed to pieces by its being carried without a providence, and so perish, and come to nought. So that by the before mentioned predictions of Daniel, those men seem to me very much to err from the truth, who determine that God exercises no providence over human affairs; for if that were the case, that the world went on by mechanical necessity, we should not see that all things come to pass according to his prophecy. Now as to myself, I have so described these matters as I have found them and read them; but but if anyone is inclined to another opinion about them, let him enjoy his different sentiments without any blame from me.