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World Jewish Population:
80,000
Eretz Yisael:
2.350,000
Egypt, Syria, Anatolia, Babylon:
c. 1,000,000
Rome: 40,000
64
1st
Century CE
65
Jewish
War Begins
66
67
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Anarchy is increasing in Judea as different
political groups emerge. Some willing to accede to Roman rule along with
freedom of religion and honest relations with procurators. Ex- high priests
and Sadducees sought wealth, power. Radical nationalists sought to expel
Romans from Judea. Within these groups there were many factions, including
the extreme groups, the Sicarii.
New procurator Felix has difficulty suppressing
Jewish unrest. Settle conflict in Caesaria between Jews and gentiles by
sending in troops and massacring Jews.
Paul is jailed by Romans for protection. Paul
writes documents arguing for Christianity.
Temple priests in disarray over portioning of tithes.
Agrippa II encourages local procurator in Caesaria
to maintain position despite troubles in city provoked by governor.
Jews of Jerusalem outraged. Syrian high commissioner convinced of
Jewish rebellion sends in troops to Jerusalem. Co-incidentally, a sacrifice
of Rome was rejected; sparked reaction against Jews.
Roman troops withdrew after bloody battle;
encouraged zealot groups. Factional in- fighting increased. Anarchy.
Nero sends massive army under Veopasian, and son
Titus, to restore Roman authority.
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Inspired by Jewish revolt Alexandria's Jews seek
further civil rights. But in anger, Governor Julius Tiberius turns on Jews.
Thousands slaughtered.
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Tacitus, the historian, records Jewish Revolt.
Roman legions destroy Armenian capital, Artaxata.
Ming Ti spreads Bhuddism.
Burning of Rome.
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1st
Century CE
69
70
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Vespasian conquers Galilee. Commander Joseph Ben
Mattathius (Josephus) captured; persuades captors to chronicle the War.
R. Yochanan Ben Zakai (last disciple of Hillel)
negotiates agreement with Vespasian to allow continuance of Sanhedrin under
R. Gamliel II (as Nasi) in Yavneh.
Titus lays siege to Jerusalem; surrounds wall to
starve defenders.
(9th Av) Titus takes Temple Mount and
burns down Temple. Last Jewish defenders of upper city overcome.
It is said that 1 million Jews died during the
period of the Jewish War.
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