c. AD 77

J. BJ 6.85

The Wars of the Jews 6.85

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

6.85

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

85for as he had shoes all full of thick and sharp nails as had every one of the other soldiers, so when he ran on the pavement of the temple, he slipped, and fell down upon his back with a very great noise, which was made by his armor. This made those that were running away to turn back;