c. AD 100

J. Vit. 75

The Life of Flavius Josephus Chapter 75

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Life of Flavius Josephus

Chapter 75

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

75Now this was said by John, not out of his regard to religion, but out of his most flagrant desire of gain; for he knew that two sectaries were sold with them of Caesarea for one drachma; but that at Gischala fourscore sectaries were sold for four sectaries: so he gave order that all the oil which was there should be carried away, as having my permission for so doing;