MIDEAST 207 Lecture 13: The Early Roman Period
24 Dec 2018
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Pax romana: 1 system of law & currency rules entire mediterranean advancement. Harsh taxation : reason for imperialism = 24060$ Whatever works wanted peace for prosperity: pax romana . Often allowed local kingdoms to operate w/ vassal kings. Law: foundation for all legal systems in world today. 63 bce: alexander jannaeus" 2 sons fight over who will be king romans intervene thru pompey magnus & install weaker son as king (roman puppet) Herod (40-4 bce) = vassal king of judaea, king of the jews , jew arab. Herod"s family converted to judaism when maccabees conquered edomites but loyal to roman crown. Caesarea maritima: port city established by herod. Temple mount**: monument to 2nd jewish temple , giant compound surrounded by retaining walls , built to strengthen relationship w/ jews . 6 ce: after herod dies romans establish province of judaea. Jesus (born yashua) = jew from galilee, poor & illiterate man w/ 6-15 followers: prostitutes, fisherman, etc.
