during the jewish revolt against rome ( 6 6 - 7 0 ad ), which went down inhistory as the jewish war, flavius josephus initially served as military commander of galilee before being captured in 6 7 ad and changing sides. as advisor to the roman troops during the siege of jerusalem ( 7 0 ad ), he tried in vain to prevent the plundering and destruction of the temple
6 6 - 7 0 ad