c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.356

The Wars of the Jews 5.356

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.356

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

3562. Thus did the Romans spend four days in bringing this subsistence-money to the several legions. But on the fifth day, when no signs of peace appeared to come from the Jews, Titus divided his legions, and began to raise banks, both at the tower of Antonia and at John’s monument. Now his designs were to take the upper city at that monument, and the temple at the tower of Antonia; for if the temple were not taken, it would be dangerous to keep the city itself;