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Jewish pretender to be the Messiah around 130 CE. He lead a revolt against the [[Roman Empire|Romans]]. He convinced many eminent Jews of the time of his claim to be the Messiah, such as [[Rabbi Akiba]]. He persecuted [[Christianity|Christians]] when they refused to support his revolt. The revolt was brutally crushed by the Romans |
Jewish pretender to be the Messiah around 130 CE. He adopted the title 'bar cochba', which is [[Hebrew]] for 'son of a star'. He lead a revolt against the [[Roman Empire|Romans]], from 132-135 CE. He convinced many eminent Jews of the time of his claim to be the Messiah, such as [[Rabbi Akiba]]. He persecuted [[Christianity|Christians]] when they refused to support his revolt. The revolt was brutally crushed by the Romans: Simon bar Cochba was killed, and the position of the Jews in Israel was significantly weakened. |
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Jewish pretender to be the Messiah around 130 CE. He adopted the title 'bar cochba', which is Hebrew for 'son of a star'. He lead a revolt against the Romans, from 132-135 CE. He convinced many eminent Jews of the time of his claim to be the Messiah, such as Rabbi Akiba. He persecuted Christians when they refused to support his revolt. The revolt was brutally crushed by the Romans: Simon bar Cochba was killed, and the position of the Jews in Israel was significantly weakened.