Alexander in Judea.--Josephus, and the character of his writings.--Alexander's visit to Jerusalem.--Josephus's account of it.--The high priest Jaddus.--His dreams.--The procession of priests.--Alexander's account of his dream.--Alexander joins in the Jewish ceremonies.--Prophecies of Daniel.--Doubts about Alexander's visit.--Siege.--Alexander receives a wound.--Gaza taken by storm.--Alexander's brutality to the brave Betis.--Rich treasures.--Story of Alexander's youth.--Pelusium.--Memphis.--Fertility of Egypt.--Deserts of Egypt.--Cause of their sterility.--The Great Oasis.--Oasis of Siwah.--Temple of Jupiter Ammon.--Alexander aspires to divine honors.--Alexander crosses the desert.--Its sublimity.--The camel.--Scarcity of water.--Sand storms in the desert.--Arrival at the Oasis.--Magnificent ceremonies.--Return to Memphis.--Alexander jokes about his divinity.--Founding of Alexandria.--Island of Pharos.--The light-house.--Alexandria the only remaining monument of Alexander's greatness.