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Nero and the Jewish Revolt: The Spark of 66 AD
In 66 AD, as Nero basked in his artistic triumph in Greece, a revolt erupted in Judaea that would reshape the Roman Empire. This episode explores the complex causes of the First Jewish-Roman War: the oppressive rule of procurators like Gessius Florus, the clash between Jewish monotheism and Roman imperial cult, and the rise of radical factions like the Zealots and Sicarii. We examine the role of Agrippa II, the last Herodian king, who tried in vain to avert disaster. Lucas and Luna discuss the massacre in Caesarea, the cessation of sacrifices for the emperor in the Jerusalem Temple, and the…
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