A Eulogy of the Romans

8 Now Judas heard of the fame of the Romans, that they were very strong and were well-disposed toward all who made an alliance with them, that they pledged friendship to those who came to them,^(A)

² He also sent letters to the same effect to the Spartans and to other places.^(A)

²⁰ “King Arius of the Spartans, to the high priest Onias, greetings.^(A)

²¹ It has been found in writing concerning the Spartans and the Jews that they are brothers and are of the family of Abraham.^(A)