c. AD 77

J. BJ 7.419

The Wars of the Jews 7.419

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

7.419

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

419But what was most of all astonishing to the beholders was the courage of the children; for not one of these children was so far overcome by these torments, as to name Caesar for their lord. So far does the strength of the courage [of the soul] prevail over the weakness of the body.