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According to [[Josephus]], the census of [[Quirinius]] in 6 CE triggered the revolt of Judas the Galilean. The formation of the party of the [[Zealots]] is attributed to Judas and Zaddok. | According to [[Josephus]], the census of [[Quirinius]] in 6 CE triggered the revolt of Judas the Galilean. The formation of the party of the [[Zealots]] is attributed to Judas and Zaddok. | ||
In the [[Acts of Apostles]], [[Gamaliel]] aligned Judas the Galilean with [[Theudas]] and [[Jesus of Nazareth]], as leaders of suppressed messianic revolts. The author of the Acts put the revolt of Judas the Galilean chronologically ''after'' [[Theudas]], most likely since Judas' sons James and Simon were finally executed by procurator [[Tiberius Alexander]] also in about 46 CE shortly ''after'' his predecessor [[Fadus]] had crashed the rebellion of [[Theudas]]. | In the [[Acts of Apostles]], [[Gamaliel]] aligned Judas the Galilean with [[Theudas]] and [[Jesus of Nazareth]], as leaders of suppressed messianic revolts. The author of the Acts put the revolt of Judas the Galilean chronologically ''after'' [[Theudas]], most likely since Judas' sons James and Simon were finally executed by procurator [[Tiberius Alexander]] also in about 46 CE, shortly ''after'' his predecessor [[Fadus]] had crashed the rebellion of [[Theudas]]. | ||
==Judas the Galilean in ancient sources== | ==Judas the Galilean in ancient sources== | ||
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Judas the Galilean (1st century CE) was a Jewish rebel, who led a revolt around 6 CE, at the time of the census of Quirinius, and gave birth to the Zealot movement.
Overview
According to Josephus, the census of Quirinius in 6 CE triggered the revolt of Judas the Galilean. The formation of the party of the Zealots is attributed to Judas and Zaddok.
In the Acts of Apostles, Gamaliel aligned Judas the Galilean with Theudas and Jesus of Nazareth, as leaders of suppressed messianic revolts. The author of the Acts put the revolt of Judas the Galilean chronologically after Theudas, most likely since Judas' sons James and Simon were finally executed by procurator Tiberius Alexander also in about 46 CE, shortly after his predecessor Fadus had crashed the rebellion of Theudas.
Judas the Galilean in ancient sources
Josephus, Jewish Antiquities
Josephus, Ant 18:3-10, 23 -- At the time of the census… Judas (with the support of Saddok) threw himself into the cause of rebellion… He urged people that Heaven would be their zealous helper… if with high devotion in their hearts they stood firm and did not shrink from the bloodshed that might be necessary… Judas and Saddok started among us a new school which in all other aspects agrees with the opinion of the Pharisees, except that they have a passion for liberty that is almost unconquerable, since they are convinced that God alone is their leader and master.
Acts of Apostles
Acts 5:38-39 -- "(Gamaliel said)... After him [i.e. Theudas, Judas the Galilean rose up at the time of the census and got people to follow him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered. So is the case [of Jesus]".
Judas the Galilean in Scholarship
Judas the Galilean in Fiction
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