Sources and Further Reading:
Louis H. Feldman (1990). Some Observations on the Name of Palestine
Neil Faulkner (2004). Apocalypse: The Great Jewish Revolt Against Rome
W. Eck (1999). The Bar Kokhba Revolt: The Roman Point of View in the Journal of Roman Studies 89
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Embark on a profound journey through the tumultuous history of the Jewish-Roman Wars, a series of conflicts that profoundly impacted both Jewish and Roman history. Join us as we explore the First Jewish-Roman War, the Kitos War, and the Bar Kokhba Revolt, uncovering the resilience, struggles, and lasting legacy of these significant events.
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