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Judea
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Jews in the Roman Empire: From Judea to Diaspora
The Roman conquest of Judea in 63 BCE began a tumultuous relationship that produced Herod's Temple, the Great Revolt, Masada's siege, Bar Kokhba's rebellion, and the emergence of rabbinic Judaism from the ashes of destruction.
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Herod the Great: Builder King and Ruthless Tyrant
The life and legacy of Herod the Great — the Roman-appointed King of Judea who rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem while terrorizing his own family and subjects — one of antiquity's most complex figures.
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