c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.409

The Wars of the Jews 2.409

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.409

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

409At the same time Eleazar, the son of Ananias the high priest, a very bold youth, who was at that time governor of the temple, persuaded those that officiated in the Divine service to receive no gift or sacrifice for any foreigner. And this was the true beginning of our war with the Romans; for they rejected the sacrifice of Caesar on this account;