c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.299

The Wars of the Jews 2.299

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.299

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

299and said that it was incumbent on them, in case they had generous souls, and were free speakers, to jest upon him to his face, and appear to be lovers of liberty, not only in words, but with their weapons also.