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The Propaganda of the Jewish Rebels of 66-70 C.E. According to their Coins

Publication date: 13.10.2016

Scripta Judaica Cracoviensia, 2016, Volume 14, pp. 23 - 40

https://doi.org/10.4467/20843925SJ.16.002.5661

Authors

Michaël Girardin
University of the Littoral Opal Coast, Dunkerque, France
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Titles

The Propaganda of the Jewish Rebels of 66-70 C.E. According to their Coins

Abstract

 In this paper, I argue that the coins of the Jewish war of 66-70 C.E. demonstrate the theocratic conception of the Zealots and of the faction of Simon bar Giora. They are designed as responses to Roman issues and, therefore, are influenced by Roman currency. This minting is a powerful affirmation of independence for a so-called Jewish “State.” The divisions into several factions make it impossible to recognize a unanimous conception of what the political system among the Jews must have been. However, each coin seems to support the theocratic ideal, focalized either on the temple of Jerusalem or on the redemption of the people.
 

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Information: Scripta Judaica Cracoviensia, 2016, Volume 14, pp. 23 - 40

Article type: Original article

Titles:

Polish:

The Propaganda of the Jewish Rebels of 66-70 C.E. According to their Coins

English:

The Propaganda of the Jewish Rebels of 66-70 C.E. According to their Coins

Authors

University of the Littoral Opal Coast, Dunkerque, France

Published at: 13.10.2016

Article status: Open

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Michaël Girardin (Author) - 100%

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