c. AD 94

J. AJ 4.259

The Antiquities of the Jews 4.259

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

4.259

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

259But when thirty days are past, as the time of mourning, for so many are sufficient to prudent persons for lamenting the dearest friends, then let them proceed to the marriage; but in case when he hath satisfied his lust, he be too proud to retain her for his wife, let him not have it in his power to make her a slave, but let her go away whither she pleases, and have that privilege of a free woman.