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Life in first Century Palestine (Roman Rule (Judicial system favor the…
Life in first Century Palestine
Roman Rule
Judicial system favor the rich over the poor people
worlds superpower during 100BC.
Ruled Jerusalem through a tyrannical leadership
Roman Empire ruled by a tetrarch (ruler of a quarter)
Emperor augustus reorganized the empire in which he used roman governs known as prefects to manage his public domains
Roman governors with the title prefect were appointed
when Herod died caesar decided to split up his kingdom
Reflection (How Jesus of Nazareth fit into this climate)
in 30AD there are reliable witness accounts that this curtain was torn from top to bottom at the time Jesus was crucified
Romans didnt like Jesus because they feared him threatening their rule at the time
Herods death was in the same year as the birth of Jesus
Joseph who was a rich man from Arimathea in Judea claimed Jesus' body and placed it in his own tomb that was sealed wit ha guard, set by jewish officials
Followers of christ had begun to be called christians since Jesus believed by these followers to be both jewish and gentile
following the death and teaching of the death of christ was another religion that had sprung out of judaism known as followers of the way, "nazarenes"
Jewish Beliefs/Practices
Jewish funerals have certain special practices
the deceased is usually buried on the same day as death
the jewish religion is monotheistic
HE is invisible and must not be portrayed by an image or as idol
Male circumcision starts as early as 8 days old
Every jew over the age of 20 is obliged to pay this Palestinian religious tax every year
Only jews enter further than the outer court enclosed by colonnades where schools are held and business is transacted
the worship of god is based is based on the promise of the people to obey the laws given by god
Jews reverence of the law of Moses which include the ten commandments
Centrality of the Jerusalem Temple in Jewish life
The city (Jerusalem/city of David)has been the Jewish Capital for 1000 years
Jerusalem at the time had well over 300 synagogues and were growing
Animal sacrifice must be made on behalf of the person by the priest in the temple at Jerusalem
During the reign of emperor Nero the temple at Jerusalem was almost finished and before its destruction in AD 70
Jesus Christ was very protective of the sanctity of his fatherly house since it was the place of worship
Roman Household structure
City homes tend to bee larger and more ornate than poorer village homes
Families might have bronze plates and other household objects, glass jars, and other imported luxury goods
The same system was adopted from the church
In the countryside you see roman style estates with large villas for the rich and influential leaders reflecting their status and wealth
All roman homes have a personal household god who it is believed keeps everything running smoothly
some part of the home will have a display to honor this god.
Do not believe the gods are relevant, turning to astrology... maintain public worship of the man gods
Roman religious beliefs/Practices
We live with the Pax Romana, the space that have been brought about by the roman empires civilization and its legions
The Mediterranean Sea, the salt sea is called the Dead Sea, th romans call the sea of Tiberius, the sea fo Galilee
Most forms of religious activity require some form of sacrifice
romans accept the existence of more than 20 gods, and several other ones that were as important
Do not believe the gods are relent and are turning to astrology although they maintain public worship of the roman gods
Most forms of religious activity require some form of sacrifice such as a bull/cow