
79: Silent Years — Zealots
The BEMA Podcast
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Zealots in the Book of Acts
In a d 66, there's a revolt right outside of cesarea. 20 thousand jews were executed in the countryside. A roman legion found themselves trapped in a fortress in jerusalem. The zealots agreed to let them march out of the city if they lay down their arms. But as soon as they laid down their arms, the Zealots slaughtered every Roman soldier. This gives you an idea of who they are.
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