In the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth, before joining the Apostles he is portrayed first as a member of the Zealots, hence his name.
Zealots were a group of political adversaries to Roman rule in Judaea, who were determined to protect their religion from paganistic subversion as well as their rights to freedom and independence.
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Titus took his four legions, breached the walls and captured the Herodian Towers and the Antonia Fortress.
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