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The Jewish Revolt and Roman Rule in Judea
TLDR The Jewish Revolt against Roman rule in Judea was a significant event in history, fueled by heavy taxation, resentment towards Greek culture, and a desire for cultural resistance. Despite divisions among the Judeans and support for Rome from some factions, the revolt resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem and continued to have theological and political significance.
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The Jewish Revolt and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans is a significant event in history, recognized by contemporaries at the time and continuing to have theological and political significance to this day.
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The Jewish people were able to preserve their identity and trace their origins back to before the sack of Jerusalem by the Babylonians through their scriptures and teachings, and they were known as Judeans in the Greek period.
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The Jewish people, known as Judeans, were a significant power in the Southern Levant and had an expansionist and imperialist agenda, but they were ultimately conquered by the Romans, starting with Pompey the Great in 63 BC.
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Herod, a Judean king, rules under Roman authority and builds a grand temple and Roman city, but after his death, direct Roman rule is imposed on Judea, leading to uncertainty and changing forms of governance.
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The Judeans deeply resent Roman rule because of heavy taxation, a sense that Greek culture is attractive and dangerous, and a conscious rejection of Greek or Roman-style pottery as a form of cultural resistance.
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In the 60s, a revolt explodes in Jerusalem against heavy taxation by the Romans, leading to the slaughter of the Roman garrison and a devastating ambush of the Roman army, resulting in Rome demanding a brutal vengeance.
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The Judeans are divided into various factions and there are many who side with Rome, including King Herod the Gripper, making it difficult for the rebels to unite against the Romans.
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Yusuf, a nobleman of priestly background, is taken prisoner by the Romans but correctly predicts that Vespasian will become Caesar, leading to his eventual release and encouragement to spread the prophecy.
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