The First Jewish War

The Jewish War was the first Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire.  It began in 66 CE and did fully end until 74 CE. The revolt started with religious tensions in Jerusalem but escalated when the Roman governor, Gessius Florus reponded to anti-tax protests by plundering the temple and arresting Jewish leaders.  As the rebellion spread Jewish leaders ambushed and killed a force of 6,000 Roman troops and established a government in Jerusalem.  In 67, the Emperor Nero appointed Vespasian to command the Roman forces.  Vespasian invaded and attacked the smaller Jewish towns in the Galilee leading to a flood of refugees entering Jerusalem.  In 69, Vespasian was called to Rome and declared Emperor.  He left his son, Titus in command of the Roman forces.  After a long siege, Titus’ forces took Jerusalem in 70 CE, destroying the Jewish Temple in the process.  The revolt was essentially over and most areas of resistance were pacified by 71 CE.  However, one group of rebels based in the mountain fortress of Massada held out until 74 CE.

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The Jewish War was the first Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire.  It began in 66 CE and did fully end until 74 CE. The revolt started with religious tensions in Jerusalem but escalated when the Roman governor, Gessius Florus reponded to anti-tax protests by plundering the temple and arresting Jewish leaders.  As the rebellion spread Jewish leaders ambushed and killed a force of 6,000 Roman troops and established a government in Jerusalem.  In 67, the Emperor Nero appointed Vespasian to command the Roman forces.  Vespasian invaded and attacked the smaller Jewish towns in the Galilee leading to a flood of refugees entering Jerusalem.  In 69, Vespasian was called to Rome and declared Emperor.  He left his son, Titus in command of the Roman forces.  After a long siege, Titus’ forces took Jerusalem in 70 CE, destroying the Jewish Temple in the process.  The revolt was essentially over and most areas of resistance were pacified by 71 CE.  However, one group of rebels based in the mountain fortress of Massada held out until 74 CE.

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