c. AD 77

J. BJ 7.438

The Wars of the Jews 7.438

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

7.438

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

438for one Jonathan, a vile person, and by trade a weaver, came thither and prevailed with no small number of the poorer sort to give ear to him; he also led them into the desert, upon promising them that he would show them signs and apparitions.