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Given the apparent foolishness of taking on the might of Rome, this chapter is an initial exploration of the issue of motivation; why did some Jews decide to go to war against Rome? What aim, if any, were they seeking to achieve by going to war? There are two key sources of information for this investigation: the account of Josephus, written soon after the war; and, the material remains that date from the time of the war. The chapter discusses each source in turn, focusing on what information they have to offer on the issue of motivation. Then, it concludes by noting some insights from comparative studies on war that are pertinent for how the author views the whole conflict and, therefore, frames his questions about why it happened and why people decided to fight. Keywords:Jews; Josephus; motivation; Rome; war
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