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Why did Josephus hide the apocalyptic writings of the zohar and kabbalists from the early christians??

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Why did Josephus hide the apocalyptic writings of the zohar and kabbalists from the early christians??

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Josephus lived during some really tough times; he was all about accomodation, negotiation, moderation. Apocalyptic ideology permeated much of early Christianity as well, and he would have likely kept anything that would fan extremist flames on the down-low given the option. Safety first!