Difference between revisions of "Masada"
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| − | '''Masada''' refers to a fortress on a rock plateau in [[Israel]] built by [[Herod]]. Jewish [[Zealots]] took it, and held it for 2+ years. Once Romans captured it, the Zealots killed | + | '''Masada''' refers to a fortress on a rock plateau in [[Israel]] built by [[Herod]]. Jewish [[Zealots]] took it, and held it for 2+ years. Once [[Romans]] captured it, the Zealots killed each other rather than become prisoners to the Romans. The Zealots did not, however, commit suicide, as it is prohibited by the traditional Jewish religion. |
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Revision as of 12:51, February 14, 2008
Masada refers to a fortress on a rock plateau in Israel built by Herod. Jewish Zealots took it, and held it for 2+ years. Once Romans captured it, the Zealots killed each other rather than become prisoners to the Romans. The Zealots did not, however, commit suicide, as it is prohibited by the traditional Jewish religion.