This thesis advocates for a reassessment of the modern perception of the Sicarii as depicted in Josephus' Judean War and Antiquities. Contrary to the traditional view that portrays the Sicarii as a...Show moreThis thesis advocates for a reassessment of the modern perception of the Sicarii as depicted in Josephus' Judean War and Antiquities. Contrary to the traditional view that portrays the Sicarii as a religiously motivated terrorist group, this study posits that they should be understood as a religiously inspired faction of bandits. By re-examining Josephus' accounts, this thesis aims to offer a nuanced interpretation of the Sicarii's motivations and actions, challenging prevailing narratives and contributing to a deeper understanding of their role in Judean history.Show less
On the 8th of December 2018 the Ephesos Museum reopened its exhibition spaces of the permanent collection in the Viennese Hofburg after being closed for a year. This research aims to compare this...Show moreOn the 8th of December 2018 the Ephesos Museum reopened its exhibition spaces of the permanent collection in the Viennese Hofburg after being closed for a year. This research aims to compare this new exhibition with the original exhibition of the museum four decades ago and investigate the influence archaeological research, political intentions, and national identity had on the composition of the collection, the opening, and display of the museum in 1978 as well as the reopened exhibition in 2018.Show less
