THE NEXUS BETWEEN THE ROMAN RULERS AND THE JEWISH RELIGIOUS LEADERS: A FACTOR LEADING TO THE JEWISH REVOLT IN 66-70 CE

Abstract

This study analyzes the factors leading to the Jewish uprising against the Romans in 66-70 CE. The study presupposes that the nexus between the Romans and the Jewish religious leaders is pivotal in the Jewish uprising against the Romans. Some of the issues that are taken into consideration in the study include the socio-economic, religious, political, and military aspects of the nexus between the Jewish religious leaders and the Romans. As a corollary to their nexus, the Romans demanded heavy taxation from the Jews. The high priest became greedy and often failed to engage in his religious duties. Therefore, the unhappy masses rose against the Roman rulers and their associates in 66-70 CE. But one must keep in mind that this study only serves as a general study on the issues related to the nexus between the Jewish religious leaders and the Romans. A detailed study would demand a much longer paper.