1. The 66 Ce Revolt
In 62 C.E. he went to Rome to free some imprisoned priests. After accomplishing this mission through the intercession of Nero's wife, Poppaea, he returned to Jerusalem in 65 C.E. to find the country in revolt against Rome. ... This is when the real struggle with Rome began 65 C.E. when the Zealots organized open warfare against Rome. ... When war broke out, Josephus was appointed governor of Galilee, the province where the Roman attack would first fall. ... The Fall of Jerusalem "...
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