c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.143

The Wars of the Jews 6.143

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.143

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

143The great encouragements which the Jews had in view to act vigorously were their fear for themselves and for the temple, and the presence of their tyrant, who exhorted some, and beat and threatened others, to act courageously.