c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.137

The Wars of the Jews 2.137

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.137

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

1377. But now, if anyone hath a mind to come over to their sect, he is not immediately admitted, but he is prescribed the same method of living which they use, for a year, while he continues excluded; and they give him also a small hatchet, and the fore-mentioned girdle, and the white garment.