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On page 59, Pagel quotes part of Josephus' "Jewish Wars"--the part where he explains how new inductees to the Essene community must keep the names of the angels (or messengers) secret. Specifically, the quote is: "keep secret the names of the angels", but then she cites it as War 2.8. I THINK that it is supposed to be War 2.7...? However, I'm not an expert in this subject nor a published author, so what am I missing?

Jordana Churchill Okay, I have a guess as to the answer for my question. If possible, I would like it if someone could confirm one way or the other. Is it actually 2.8.…moreOkay, I have a guess as to the answer for my question. If possible, I would like it if someone could confirm one way or the other. Is it actually 2.8.7? Is that a possible way to cite Josephus' work?(less)

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