Abba Sikra and the Zealots
Leader of the radical Zealots, a political party in Judea that urged armed resistance against Roman rule. "We must fight now," said Sikra, "even if it means certain death." The Zealots revolted in 66 C.E.
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Judaism's Great Debates »Judaism's Great Debates
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Ch. 5: Is Extremism Ever Justified? »Ch. 5: Is Extremism Ever Justified?
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The Great Debate »The Great Debate
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Abba Sikra and the Zealots
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"We bow only to God" »"We bow only to God"
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"We must fight the Romans at all costs." »"We must fight the Romans at all costs."
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