Jewish revolts against Rome led to devastating consequences
- The Great Revolt (66-70 CE) led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple.
- Following the revolts, the Roman Empire implemented policies stigmatizing Jews, including special taxes.
- Had the revolts never occurred, hundreds of thousands of Jewish lives might have been saved.
In the first century CE, the Jewish people in Judea revolted against Roman rule in what is known as the Great Revolt or Jewish War, which lasted from 66 to 70 CE. This rebellion culminated in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 CE by Roman forces, resulting in widespread death and displacement among the Jewish population. Following this, the renowned siege of Masada in 74 CE became a symbol of the tragic aftermath of resistance. The Diaspora Revolt, or Kitos War, occurred between 116 and 117 CE, leading to further suffering and loss of life for Jewish communities. The Bar Kokhba Revolt, which took place from 132 to 136 CE, also ended in disaster, solidifying the negative repercussions of these uprisings. Each of these conflicts contributed to the Roman Empire's long-term policies of stigmatizing and taxing Jews, enforcing a