c. AD 77

J. BJ 3.216

The Wars of the Jews 3.216

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

3.216

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

216When this ram is pulled backward by a great number of men with united force, and then thrust forward by the same men, with a mighty noise, it batters the walls with that iron part which is prominent.