c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.142

The Wars of the Jews 2.142

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.142

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

142Moreover, he swears to communicate their doctrines to no one any otherwise than as he received them himself; that he will abstain from robbery, and will equally preserve the books belonging to their sect, and the names of the angels [or messengers]. These are the oaths by which they secure their proselytes to themselves.