Under Roman law, the Jewish priests had authority over those who were Jews by birth and over Roman converts to Judaism (proselytes), but not over any non-Jews. Of course, the Jewish priests did have some political influence at the time. Even so, the ultimate authority in the governance of the land of the Israelites was Rome, i.e. the Roman Emperor and his officials. The Romans extended tolerance towards the Jews they ruled. However, this ceased in the latter part of the first century, when the rebellion of the Jews led to a final and total onslaught by the Romans against Jerusalem in 70 CE, destroying the city and the sacred temple of the Jews, capturing 97,000 Jews and killing a further 1,100,000.
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The conflict between the Romans and the Zealots escalated during the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE), when the Zealots, a Jewish revolutionary group, sought to resist Roman rule in Judea. They aimed to expel the Romans and restore Jewish sovereignty, leading to violent uprisings and clashes. The conflict culminated in the siege of Jerusalem, where the Romans eventually captured the city in 70 CE, leading to the destruction of the Second Temple and significant loss of life among the Zealots and Jewish population. This marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history and solidified Roman control over the region.
During medieval times, priests held significant power due to their control over religious practices and beliefs, which were central to daily life and governance. The Church was a major landowner and wielded economic influence, allowing priests to affect local economies. Additionally, the clergy provided education and literacy, reinforcing their authority. Their ability to grant or withhold spiritual salvation further solidified their power over the population.
I don't think Romans were Jewish. There were Jews living in the Roman empire after Jeruserlum was conquered, but they weren't Roman citizens. Or if they were, they weren't born them. this is false. At its height, about 10% of the inhabitants of the Roman empire were Jewish. To cite one famous example, Paul was both Jewish and a Roman citizen. When he was arrested, he demanded to be judged in Rome, as was his right as a Roman citizen. In addition, many Romans selectively followed Jewish moral principles but did not choose to officially convert (circumcision was probably a strong disincentive in an age before anethesia!). The desire of Christian missionaries to convert Romans to their faith required making Judaism - which to the Romans seemed very similar - less attractive and led what had originally been a Jewish sect to end up producing violently anti-Jewish diatribes - an early example of "negative advertising"?. Christianity also competed with Judaism by eliminating the need for the convert to be circumcized or follow dietary restrictions. But its final victory over both paganism and Judaism was imposed by force after Christianity was made the state religion.
The Romans appointed quasi-Jewish and Jewish overseers to Palestine in that time; Christ was given over to the Romans, but they are not considered complicit in His death, except peripherally. The name of the actual executioners of Christ's sentence are lost to time.
It was the Zealots
.Catholic AnswerThe Holy Father in Rome has authority over all bishops and priests in the world, but particularly, he is the Bishop of Rome.
No. The Jewish religion does not have priests. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated by each family in the home.
The authority of priests and bishops within the wider Christian church has not ended.Roman Catholic AnswerThe "authority" of priests and bishops is only a participation in the authority of Jesus Christ over His Church. They have no authority on their own, but only when they are speaking as His representatives. As such, their "authority" will last as that of Our Blessed Lord. As He created the entire world, then I suppose His authority, as exercised through His priests and Bishops, will last as long as the world lasts.
During the Persian Empire, high priests were considered the spiritual leaders and intermediaries between God and the Jewish people. They held significant authority over religious practices and were pivotal in maintaining the Jewish community's identity and traditions after the Babylonian exile. High priests also played a crucial role in governance, often influencing political decisions and maintaining order within the community. Their status was essential for re-establishing the Jewish temple and rituals in Jerusalem following the Persian decree allowing the return of exiled Jews.
At the time, many Jewish people did not like the Romans who were ruling over them politically, militarily, and economically. This is primarily because of the taxes collected from the people and sometimes invasive control of the people. There was probably a select number of Jewish people who had positive connections with the Romans.
A Bishop is a senior member of the Christian clergy, having spiritual and administrative authority, appointed over Christian churches to oversee priests.
The bishop of Christianity was the clerrgy that has spiritual and administrative authority.
The conflict between the Romans and the Zealots escalated during the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE), when the Zealots, a Jewish revolutionary group, sought to resist Roman rule in Judea. They aimed to expel the Romans and restore Jewish sovereignty, leading to violent uprisings and clashes. The conflict culminated in the siege of Jerusalem, where the Romans eventually captured the city in 70 CE, leading to the destruction of the Second Temple and significant loss of life among the Zealots and Jewish population. This marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history and solidified Roman control over the region.
The Romans plowed it over and passed a law that no Jew could live there. They also burned the city to the ground and killed everyone they saw.
The Romans initially saw Christianity as a branch of Judaism. Early Christians were predominantly Jewish and practiced their faith within the context of Jewish traditions and teachings. Over time, as Christianity began to attract Gentile followers and develop its distinct identity, the Romans recognized it as a separate religion, leading to varying degrees of persecution and acceptance.
"Rabbi" is the term for a Jewish scholar or teacher, and by extension a religious leader.Any descendant of Aaron is a Kohen (priest) in Judaism (Exodus ch.28-9). Today they number in the tens or hundreds of thousands.
The Romans didn't have a problem with Jesus, the Jewish leaders did. Feeling threatened by Jesus's power over the Jewish people and His obvious gift of healing, they used their considerable influence to have the Romans kill Him. Pontis Pilate wanted nothing to do with the crucifixtion, which is why he symbolically 'washed his hands' of the entire affair.