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1
Q

Who was controlling Palestine at the time of Jesus?

A

The Romans

2
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What did the controlling of Palestine end in?

A

The burning down of the Temple in Jerusalem in AD73 (after Jesus’ lifetime)

3
Q

What did many Jews hope for in Jesus’ time?

A

A Messiah, like King David

4
Q

Who were the Zealots?

A

A group of militant Jews, who called for violent revolution

5
Q

Who argued that Jesus may have been more closely linked to the Zealots than what is presented in the Bible?

A

Reza Aslan

6
Q

What are examples of Jesus as a political liberator in the Bible?

A

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, welcoming crowds, suggesting this was a deliberately organised event meant to show Jesus was the new leader

7
Q

How could Jesus be seen as not politically revolutionary?

A

He stopped the disciples from using violence at his arrest, he didn’t use political titles, did not openly defy Roman rule