Political Assembly at the Synagogue
On the following day, therefore, everyone assembled within the prayerhouse, a huge edifice capable of receiving a large crowd, and when John entered, although not daring to speak openly about revolt, he did mention that their city was in need of a better governor. [ . . . ]
And immediately informed of these affairs, I resolved to visit Tiberias the next morning; and on the following day I came around the first hour from Tarichaeae, where I found the multitudes already assembling in the prayerhouse, but those gathering together were unaware as to what the occasion was for their having an assembly.
Translated by William Whiston, adapted by Aaron Samuels.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 2: Emerging Judaism.
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