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Pompey.
- As to his being a general...
"Pompey the Great (/ˈpɒmpiː/), was a leading Roman general and statesman, whose career was significant in Rome's transformation from a republic to empire."
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- As to the specific civil war...
"In 66 BC, two royal brothers, Hyrcanus and Aristobulus, had begun to battle for the office of the king. Aristobulus appealed to the “world” of Rome, and Pompey's multi-national peace keeping military force.
Later in 63 BC, Pompey decided against Aristobulus, but Hyrcanus refused to appeal to Rome for protection in accordance with the Torah. The Pharisees, however, did request this foreign aid, contrary to the law of the Torah which gave Roman occupation an appearance of legitimacy."
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What ancient empire made slaves of the people of Judea?
The Ancient Egyptian empire made slaves of the people of Judea.
Where was the location of Ancient Judea?
Around Jerusalem today.
What ancient Roman Emperor was first faced by the Jewish revolt in Judea?
The first ancient emperor that was first faced by the Jewish revolt in Judea was one Emperor Augustus. ==== This is not a minor edit. The first ancient Roman emperor that first faced a major Jewish revolt in Judea was Nero.
What is the modern name for ancient Judea?
The same it used to be 3,000 years ago: Judah and Israel. Judah is a part of Israel, and the capital of Isael- Jerusalem- is situated in Judah.
Who is popularity did the roman governors of ancient Judea fear?
Jesus
How did Judea lose its independence to Roman rule?
Judea was conquered by the Roman general Pompey in the 60's BC.
What is now Judea?
The ancient land of Judea (a roughly square area to the West of the Dead Sea) is now split between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Which province is northernmost between galilee and judea?
Galilee is the northernmost province compared to Judea. Located in the northern part of ancient Israel, Galilee is known for its hilly terrain and significant biblical sites. Judea, situated to the south of Galilee, encompasses areas around Jerusalem and the southern part of ancient Israel.
Who change Judea name to philistines?
The name "Philistines" refers to an ancient people who settled along the coastal regions of what is now Israel and the Gaza Strip. The term "Judea" refers to a region in ancient Israel associated with the Jewish people. The Philistines were not responsible for changing the name of Judea; rather, Judea was historically associated with the Kingdom of Judah and its inhabitants. The two groups coexisted in the region, but they had distinct identities and cultures.
What languages were spoken in ancient Judea?
Originally Hebrew. Then Aramaic, which is closely related to Hebrew. Hebrew was retained though as a language of study and prayer.
What is the definition of judea?
Judea was a historic region in the Southern Levant, located to the south of Jerusalem. It was the homeland of the Jewish people and played a significant role in ancient Jewish history, particularly during the time of the Second Temple period and the Roman occupation.
Is Judah Jordan in ancient times?
No. Judah or Judea started approximately at the southern tip of Jerusalem and extended southward past Hebron. More information on the boundaries can be found at http://www.answers.com/topic/judea
