The Jews Against Rome (TRIH ep 176, part 2)
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Hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook introduce the origins and early course of the First Jewish–Roman War and the destruction of Jerusalem. They set long-term context, tracing Judean identity from the Babylonian exile, the rebuilding of the temple under Cyrus, Hellenistic influence after Alexander, and the turbulent Roman takeover (Pompey, Herod the Great).
On these timelines: The Rest Is History (podcast), Resources: Combined
Around 66
- Jesus of Nazareth (4 BCE)
- Year of the Four Emperors (68)
- Reign of Augustus (27 BCE)
- The Crucifixion (33)
- Reign of Marcus Aurelius (161)
- The Resurrection (33)
- Reign of Nero (54)
- Crucifixion of Jesus (33)
- Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem (70)
- The Nativity: Jesus is born in Bethlehem (5 BCE)