Complex sentence: In the mid 20th century, this view was challenged by a new generation of scholars who formulated the modern concept of Josephus, still considering him a Pharisee but restoring his reputation in part as patriot and a historian of some standing.
Split into simpler sentences: In the mid- 20th century, this view was challenged by a new generation of scholars who formulated the modern concept of Josephus. They consider him a Pharisee but restored his reputation in part as patriot and a historian of some standing.