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what exactly happened in 70 AD? Does catholics and anti-catholics have the same version of events?
 
May I assume you are asking about the Roman Destruction of the Temple at Jerusalem?

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George
 
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The last of the Jewish uprising, I believe. The Romans came down on the Jews. 73 A.D. they laid seige to Jerusalem that led to the temple being destroyed in 77 A.D.(Please, anyone check these dates)
The Book of Revelations is a prelude to the temple destruction. (In my opinion)

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what caused the Jewish people to rebel?
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"The revolt began in 66 in Caesarea, provoked by the desecration of a local synagogue by Hellenists; the Greek-speaking Roman garrison did not intercede. In an act of defiance, the son of high priest Eliezar ben Hanania ceased prayers and sacrifices for the Roman Emperor at the Temple and subsequently led a successful attack on the Roman garrison stationed in Jerusalem. "
 
“Eliezar ben Hanania ceased prayers and sacrifices for the Roman Emperor”

I guess this is where the anti-catholic would go nuts 🙂
 
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The Book of Revelations is a prelude to the temple destruction. (In my opinion)
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not a very historical opinion (in my opinion). most historians say it was written after the destruction. but, even if it was written before (which i’m not necessarily opposed to), it is still obviously a prophecy for the end of the world and the return of Christ with some instructions for us until that day comes and a great description of the catholic mass all the way through it.
 
The great temple of Yahweh in Jersusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D., in direct fulfillment of Christ’s prophecies (“not a stone upon a stone will be left standing here…”).
The siege of Jerusalem which led up to the capture of the city, was one of the most horrifying things to ever befall any nation or people. The starving populace of Jerusalem was reduced to eating the dead bodies of their children, etc., it was horrific.
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not a very historical opinion (in my opinion). most historians say it was written after the destruction. but, even if it was written before (which i’m not necessarily opposed to), it is still obviously a prophecy for the end of the world and the return of Christ with some instructions for us until that day comes and a great description of the catholic mass all the way through it.
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Hey Bengel-Fan,

Yes, I agree that it’s very prophetic. I should have been more specific. The book has many aspects to it. Historical, cosmic, prophetic. If you’re “not necessarily opposed to” the idea of it being written before the destruction of the temple, Scott Hahn did a good study of Revelations. Like Dr. Hahn, I’m open to the idea of a pretorist(sp) view.

Rev 18:8 And so, in a single day she will suffer the pain of sorrow, hunger, and death. Fire will destroy her dead body, because her judge is the powerful Lord God."
Rev 18:9 Every king on earth who slept with her and shared in her luxury will mourn. They will weep, when they see the smoke from that fire.
Rev 18:10 Her sufferings will frighten them, and they will stand at a distance and say, “Pity that great and powerful city! Pity Babylon! In a single hour her judgment has come.”

Rev 19:2 because his judgments are honest and fair. That filthy prostitute ruined the earth with shameful deeds. But God has judged her and made her pay the price for murdering his servants."

It interesting Jerusalem fit the bill here. Since it was here that our Lord was killed.
 
The rebellion had been on again and off again for many years before 67. During Jesus lifetime there was a major rebellion that started in Galilee. Hundreds of rebels were rounded up and crucified. I understand the Romans would hang someone on a Cross, starting at the entrance of Jerusalem. Then go as far as the eye can see along the road and crucify the next. This went on til they ran out of rebels, in this instance, for many miles. The lesson was to remind people in occupied countries what happens when you mess with Rome. Someone traveling to Jerusalem would constantly have a visual reminder of this lesson.

Barabbas was another insurrectionist. It’s ironic that Jesus, the innocent one, was crucified for insurrection, while Barabbas, the guilty one, was released.

One last comment: Shortly before the leveling of the temple, all the Christians had abandoned Jerusalem. The numbers were in the tens of thousands or even over a hundred thousand. I’ve heard theologians say that this is why the Jerusalem Church was the only one to sell their real estate and posessions and pool their money. They knew the real estate wouldn’t be worth much after Jesus’ prophecy came true (in this generation) and the used the money to finance their “exodus”.

God Bless!

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