Judaism and Early Christianity

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What gods were part of the official Roman state religion?

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Jupiter and Juno.

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What religion were the Romans tolerant of in Judaea and Galilee?

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Judaism.

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How did the Romans rule the Jews in Judaea and Galilee?

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Strictly and forcefully.

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What did many Jews hope God would send them?

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A deliverer to rescue them from Roman rule.

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What did Jews want restored under God’s deliverer?

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The kingdom of Israel.

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Who made Judah a Roman province in 6 C.E.?

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Emperor Augustus.

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What was the Roman name for Judah?

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Judaea.

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Who replaced the Jewish rulers under Augustus?

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A Roman governor called a procurator.

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What group of Jews believed in fighting the Romans for freedom?

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Zealots.

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When did the Zealots first rebel against Rome?

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66 C.E.