Abstract: Abstract The Jewish revolt of 66 was partly nationalistic and partly inspired by religious feeling, exacerbated by the actions of the Romans. After the first attempt to suppress the revolt failed, the emperor Nero appointed Flavius Vespasianus (the future emperor Vespasian) to a special command. The conquest of Galilee began with the siege of Jotapata, commanded by Josephus, the future historian of the conflict. After Jotapata fell, Josephus chose to collaborate. The advance of the Romans precipitated the overthrow of moderate influences in Jerusalem, but Rome was itself convulsed by civil war, and the campaign languished for much of 69. Vespasian was himself acclaimed emperor in July, and in 70 he resumed the war under the command of his son, Titus. Jerusalem was captured after a brief but bloody siege, and the temple was destroyed. Mopping‐up operations followed, including the siege of Masada, which was finally stormed in 74.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-03-22
Language: en
Type: other
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