c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.5

The Wars of the Jews 5.5

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.5

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

52. For Eleazar, the son of Simon, who made the first separation of the zealots from the people, and made them retire into the temple, appeared very angry at John’s insolent attempts, which he made every day upon the people; for this man never left off murdering; but the truth was, that he could not bear to submit to a tyrant who set up after him.