According to his account , he acted as a negotiator with the defenders during the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE , in which his parents and first wife died .
In 69 CE , Josephus was released .
According to Josephus ' account , Josephus acted as a negotiator with the defenders during the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE , in which his parents and first wife died .
In 69 CE , Josephus was released .