c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.42

The Wars of the Jews 2.42

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.42

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

42Now when that feast, which was observed after seven weeks, and which the Jews called Pentecost (i.e. the 50th day) was at hand, its name being taken from the number of the days [after the passover], the people got together, but not on account of the accustomed Divine worship, but of the indignation they had [at the present state of affairs].