The Roman Empire Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When did Jews live in Rome
A
2nd century BCE but went through periods of being banished then allowed back
2
Q
Who are procurators?
A
governers that collected taxes
3
Q
What happened at the begginging of the common era?
A
jewish anti-roman rebel groups arose known as the zealots, sicarrii, kanaim
4
Q
How long were the sicarii active for?
A
more than 6 decades and instigated the great revolt
5
Q
who was flavius josephus?
A
a jew who claimed to be descended from the presietly class and the hasmoneans
6
Q
facts about josephus:
A
- was a general fighting against the romans
- told vespasian that he would become emporer
- when this came true vespain granted him freedom and informed him and titus on how to take over jerusalem
- only real soure of history of judea from this time
- writing is againt the jewish leaders responsible for the revolt
7
Q
What did Josephus do that was unexpected?
A
turned his back om the judean jews during the reovlt but after he supported them and practiced judaism and wrote about his belief in jewish law and practice
