In History of the Jews, Professor Heinrich Graetz relates: “Cestius Gallus, whose duty it was as Governor of Syria to uphold the honor of Roman arms,... could no longer witness the rebellion spreading around him without an effort to stem its progress.
Profesors Heinrihs Grecs raksta: ” Sīrijas pārvaldnieks Cestijs Galls, kura pienākums bija sargāt Romas karaspēka godu.., vairs nevarēja mierīgi noskatīties, kā visapkārt netraucēti aug dumpis.