c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.123

The Wars of the Jews 2.123

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.123

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

123They think that oil is a defilement; and if anyone of them be anointed without his own approbation, it is wiped off his body; for they think to be sweaty is a good thing, as they do also to be clothed in white garments. They also have stewards appointed to take care of their common affairs, who every one of them have no separate business for any, but what is for the use of them all.