c. AD 94

J. AJ 15.419

The Antiquities of the Jews 15.419

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

15.419

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

419but the temple further inward in that gate was not allowed to the women; but still more inward was there a third [court of the] temple, whereinto it was not lawful for any but the priests alone to enter. The temple itself was within this; and before that temple was the altar, upon which we offer our sacrifices and burnt-offerings to God.