I chose to attempt to answer the qeustion "what problems did the Jews face being ruled over by the Romans?" After examing the big picture, I decided to write about the Maccabean Revolt. One of the more prominent issues between the Jews and Romans was the religious one. The Jews displayed a monotheistic belief system which was a rare thought at this time. The Romans' polytheistic religion was completely contrictary to that of the Jews.
It was the religious persecution of Antiochus Epiphenes that led to the Maccabean Revolt. A bold and brave Mattathias refused to abandon his ancestral worship. Along with his family, Mattathias started a revolt which caused several Jews to step up and openly rebel against the tyrant Antiochus.
There are several aspects of the Jewish Revolt which I could discuss. In my paper, I will be discussing the causes of the revolt, the different personalities involved, and a brief history of events. There are also some analysis to be made of certain Scripture in Mark and Daniel.
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