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Nero's Jewish Policy: The First Jewish-Roman War Begins
It's 66 AD. The Roman province of Judaea is a powder keg of religious fervor, economic tension, and nationalist resentment. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the chain of events that led to the outbreak of the First Jewish-Roman War during Nero's reign. They examine the role of the Roman procurator Gessius Florus, whose provocations in Jerusalem ignited the revolt. They discuss the pivotal role of the priest Eleazar ben Hanania and the cessation of sacrifices for the emperor in the Second Temple. They also look at the Jewish leadership — the moderate King Agrippa II and the…
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