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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Emperor's Jewish Rebels
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known conflict of Marcus Aurelius's reign: the Jewish revolt of 115-117 CE under Trajan, which continued to simmer into the Antonine period. They discuss the role of the Legio III Cyrenaica at Bostra, the destruction of Jewish communities in Cyprus and Cyrene, and the emperor's response to unrest in Alexandria. The conversation touches on the Meditations, the Jewish diaspora, and how Stoic philosophy shaped Marcus's view of rebellion, including his correspondence with Fronto about the Jewish tax (fiscus Judaicus). They also…
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