08-06-2006, 05:21 AM
theodosius, I may be wrong. the revolts and the aftermath are a primary interest to me. In fact , josephus is about all I read the last 3 years, trying to get a handle on it. Its so complicated and unfortunately I dont think we have enough evidence for anyone to say 100% how things were.
Especially dealing with the 'underside' of society, the illiterate poor slaves, they leave us no record or histories. Its a great curiosity to me of that section of society but our knowledge usually goes only as far as daily life and circumstantial evidence.
The christian religion would, in my mind, appeal to slaves especially. The concept of the kingdom of God as opposed to the repressive roman empire. The promise of justice in the next life. Eternal bliss for the poor in spirit. etc. I have no evidence for supposing such a thing, just a guess. Christianity invaded all levels of society.
Regarding the revolts, Im sure it was of primary importance to distance themselves from the rebellious jewry. However, going on a theological trail, they were competing for the same God. Yahweh. Both claiming to be inheritors of the Promise. As more gentiles than jews embraced the faith, lines in the sand had to be drawn. Some christians went as far as to disregard the OT as unuseful to christians. 70AD and the destruction of the temple and the nation of Israel really set off the Schism as NT scholars called it. It can be traced farther back but this cemented it.
So complicated, Im afraid that we just wont have complete answers, only assumptions about these things. And probably was a combination of many things. Regards. Dan
Especially dealing with the 'underside' of society, the illiterate poor slaves, they leave us no record or histories. Its a great curiosity to me of that section of society but our knowledge usually goes only as far as daily life and circumstantial evidence.
The christian religion would, in my mind, appeal to slaves especially. The concept of the kingdom of God as opposed to the repressive roman empire. The promise of justice in the next life. Eternal bliss for the poor in spirit. etc. I have no evidence for supposing such a thing, just a guess. Christianity invaded all levels of society.
Regarding the revolts, Im sure it was of primary importance to distance themselves from the rebellious jewry. However, going on a theological trail, they were competing for the same God. Yahweh. Both claiming to be inheritors of the Promise. As more gentiles than jews embraced the faith, lines in the sand had to be drawn. Some christians went as far as to disregard the OT as unuseful to christians. 70AD and the destruction of the temple and the nation of Israel really set off the Schism as NT scholars called it. It can be traced farther back but this cemented it.
So complicated, Im afraid that we just wont have complete answers, only assumptions about these things. And probably was a combination of many things. Regards. Dan
Dan Tharp
Sicarii Sam distant cousin to Yosemite Sam. I\'ve iced a few politicos and a good number of gauls and brits. Have dagger will travel !!
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Sicarii Sam distant cousin to Yosemite Sam. I\'ve iced a few politicos and a good number of gauls and brits. Have dagger will travel !!
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