c. AD 94

J. AJ 16.69

The Antiquities of the Jews 16.69

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

16.69

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

69Now as for this hatred, it was equal on both sides, but the manner of exerting that hatred was different; for as for the young men, they were rash, reproaching and affronting the others openly, and were inexperienced enough to think it the most generous to declare their minds in that undaunted manner; but the others did not take that method, but made use of calumnies after a subtle and a spiteful manner, still provoking the young men, and imagining that their boldness might in time turn to the offering violence to their father;