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Jews vs. Rome: How a Small Nation Defied the World’s Mightiest Empire
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"In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Joy of Living, Barry Shore sits down with renowned historian Professor Barry Strauss to explore one of the most dramatic and consequential struggles in world history—the epic clash between a small, defiant nation and the mightiest empire on earth. Drawing from his riveting new book, Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire, Strauss unpacks the extraordinary story of the Jewish revolts against Rome from 63 BCE to 136 CE. This wasn’t just a regional conflict—it was a crucible that shaped Western civilization, influenced the emergence of Christianity, and redefined the relationship between power and…