c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.236

The Wars of the Jews 5.236

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.236

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

236However, the high priest did not wear these garments at other times, but a more plain habit; he only did it when he went into the most sacred part of the temple, which he did but once in a year, on that day when our custom is for all of us to keep a fast to God.