Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobilit… — Flavius Josephus

Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobility, but had a higher commendation on account of his righteousness, and was in great reputation in Jerusalem, the greatest city we have.

Flavius JosephusHistorian · Roman

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