 Now some of the Jews thought that the destruction of Herod's army came from God, and that very justly as a punishment of what he did against John, that was called the Baptist; for Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise...  “The” Works of Flavius Josephus - Page 50by Flavius Josephus - 1856Full view - About this book
 | Christians - 1850 - 182 pages
...the Baptist ; for Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety...remission of some sins only, but for the purification of the body : supposing still that the soul was thoroughly purified before by righteousness. Now, when... | |
 | James Anthony Wickham - 1850 - 622 pages
...as to righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God ; and so to come to Baptism, for that washing (with water) would be acceptable to him if...made use of it, not in order to the putting away (or remission) of some sins (only) but for the purification of the body : supposing still that the soul... | |
 | James Anthony Wickham - 1850 - 604 pages
...the Baptist ; for Herod slew him who was a good man and commended the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God ; and so to come to Baptism, for that washing (with water) would be acceptable to him if they made use of it, not in order to the putting... | |
 | James Anthony Wickham - 1850 - 622 pages
...the Baptist ; for Herod slew him who was a good man and commended the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God ; and so to come to Baptism, for that washing (with water) would be acceptable to him if they made use of it, not in order to the putting... | |
 | James L. Chapman - 1850 - 224 pages
...the Baptist, in the discharge of his mission before God : " He commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, and so to come to baptism ; for that the washing with water would be aeceptible to him." (Vol. 1, p. 50.) The followers of John the Baptist, who live in Mesopotamia, and... | |
 | Irah Chase - 1851 - 218 pages
...that was called the Baptist, who was a good man ; and who commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety...they made use of it, not in order to the putting away of some sins only, but for the purification of the body ; supposing still that the soul was purified... | |
 | Flavius Josephus - 1852 - 712 pages
...Baptist; for Menu! slew him, who vas a good man. am! commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, botli by righteousness towards one another, and piety towards God, and so to come to baptism." But as concerning Christ, the same Joscphus says, that about that time there wu Jesus, a wise mnn,... | |
 | Ichabod Nichols - 1860 - 448 pages
...called the Baptist," says Josephus, " was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another and piety towards God, and so to come to baptism; — and they came in crowds about him, for they were greatly moved by hearing his words." * John declared... | |
 | John Hopkins Morison - 1861 - 550 pages
...the Baptist. For Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety...acceptable to him, if they made use of it, not in order to putting away, or the remission of some sins only, but for the purification of the body: supposing still... | |
 | John Hopkins Morison - 1861 - 560 pages
...Herod slew him, who was a good man, and commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteonsness towards one another, and piety towards God, and so...to come to baptism. For that the washing with water wonld be acceptable to him, if they made use of it, not in order to putting away, or the remission... | |
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