Jews vs. Rome : two centuries of rebellion against the world's mightiest empire / Barry Strauss.
"Jews vs. Rome" is a gripping account of one of the most momentous eras in human history: the two hundred years of ancient Israel's battles against Rome that reshaped Judaism and gave rise to Christianity. Barry Strauss vividly captures the drama of this era, highlighting the courageous yet tragic uprisings, the geopolitical clash between the empires of Rome and Persia, and the internal conflicts among Jews. Between 63 BCE and 136 CE, the Jewish people launched several revolts driven by deep-seated religious beliefs and resentment towards Roman rule. Judea, a province on Rome's eastern fringe, became a focal point of tension and rebellion. Jews vs. Rome recounts the three major uprisings: the Great Revolt of 66-70 CE, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, culminating in the Siege of Masada, where defenders chose mass suicide over surrender; the Diaspora Revolt, ignited by heavy taxes across the Empire; and the Bar Kokhba Revolt. We meet pivotal figures such as Simon Bar Kokhba but also some of those lesser-known women of the era like Berenice, a Jewish princess who played a major role in the politics of the Great Revolt and was improbably the love of Titus -- Rome's future emperor and the man who destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. Today, echoes of those battles resonate as the Jewish nation faces new challenges and conflicts. Jews vs. Rome offers a captivating narrative that connects the past with the present, appealing to anyone interested in Rome, Jewish history, or the compelling true tales of resilience and resistance.
Record details
- ISBN: 1668009595
- ISBN: 9781668009598
- Physical Description: xvii, 360 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Simon & Schuster, 2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-339) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Author's note -- Chronology -- Cast of characters -- Maps -- Prologue -- Pompey, Pacorus, and Herod -- The war for Herod's legacy -- The turncoat and the convert -- And the war came -- The war in the north -- Defenders of Jerusalem -- Titus at Jerusalem -- Survivors -- Masada -- Trajan, Parthia, and the Diaspora Revolt -- Bar Kokhba -- Epilogue -- Glossary of place names -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Notes -- Index.
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- Jews > History > Rebellion, 66-73.
Jews > History > Rebellion, 115-117.
Jews > History > Bar Kokhba Rebellion, 132-135.
Christianity and other religions > Judaism > History.
Judaism > History.
Rome > History. - Genre:
- Informational works.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 933.05 STR (Text) | 37810435837181 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
