c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.131

The Wars of the Jews 2.131

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.131

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

131but a priest says grace before meat; and it is unlawful for anyone to taste of the food before grace be said. The same priest, when he hath dined, says grace again after meat; and when they begin, and when they end, they praise God, as he that bestows their food upon them; after which they lay aside their [white] garments, and betake themselves to their labors again till the evening;