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68 CE: Simon son of Gioras attacks John of Giscala and the Zealots, who are trapped within the Temple.
68 CE: Simon son of Caathas, chief of the Idumaeans, replies abusively to the priests of Jerusalem and vows to fight with the Zealots against the Romans.
68 CE: The Zealots, incited by John of Giscala, ask the Idumaeans to join the battle in Jerusalem. Jesus, the priest next in seniority to Ananus, addresses the Idumaeans from the tower of Jerusalem, in an attempt to dissuade them from joining the Zealots.
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Public domain illustrated book page scan, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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Date
1492
Contributors
Josephus, Flavius, Author
Verard, Antoine, d. ca. 1513, Printer
Source
New York Public Library
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