Saga one
Story Of Terrorism
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE, SAGA ONE: STORY OF TERRORISM
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE, SAGA ONE: STORY OF TERRORISM
Tree of Knowledge
TERRORIST JUDAS OF GAMALA was a factual leader of the Zealot Freedom Fighters. His narrative is vital for two reasons: First, the background of the religious and sociological elements of late BCE up to mid-70s CE has historically been referred to but never put into a story form. The struggles of this period bring new understandings into the fall of Ancient Judaism and the beginnings of Christianity. Second, the stories of the sagas introduce us to a portion of Zealot history that did its part in contrarily obliterating Jewish life in 70-73 CE Palestine.
In this volume, citizens live in constant worry because their lives lack security and safety. Rome’s political changes, Roman soldiers’ demands, scarcity of food, and fear of the growing population of bandits are all leading to a breakdown in society.
Revolving doors in Palestine’s leadership contributes to the despair of the ‘am ha-aretz (common people). It began with paranoic judgments of Herod the Great, his son Archelaus’ bumbling mismanagement, and Rome’s replacement of prefects and army generals. Added to that was Jerusalem Temple’s yearly turnover in the Highpriest’s office, stifling manmade laws that dulled their spiritual lives, and a people’s determination to destroy the taxation burden that kept them in bondage.
Hope arrives through the acts of Judas of Gamala and his Zealot Freedom Fighters. This movement acts in ways the people cannot. Their goal is to keep their Land free from infidels, for this Holy Land became theirs—the Chosen People—through the Words of their One God. No act is beyond them as they employ violence and show no mercy. Rome calls them terrorists, but their people call them heroes.You will walk in Judas of Gamala’s footsteps, knowing his thoughts, hearing his words, engaging in his relationships, and participating in his actions. Follow him as he plans executions, cheats Rome, and decides who lives or dies. By the time the volume ends, we will better understand the motivations behind being a terrorist.
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT JESUS’ ENVIRONMENT
JESUS’ life, teachings, healings, miracles, and ultimate sacrifice has been discussed, scrutinized, debated, argued over, and sermonized. Yet, this is not the whole story. Jesus lived in this world, putting up with snow, summer heat while enjoying its forests, wadies, rivers, and lakes. He ate the land’s food, dressed in Hebrewite clothes, walked its paths and roadways through hamlets, villages, towns, and cities. In His travels, Jesus listened to birds, observed migrating flocks, watched wildlife, smelled flowers, and ate tree’s ripened fruits. Jesus attended synagogue services, a wedding, funeral, and watched tradesmen at their crafts. He also spoke with the rich, poor, sickly, educated, even debated rulers, sect members, and those of the priestly class. Each event had a story, the one untold behind the scenes. These pieces of information are what this booklet is about. Become knowledgeable about the environment Jesus lived in and discover the heartaches and joys it brought into His life.
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Stephen Whitwell
Author, Speaker, Connector, Pastor. C3 Church, Tauranga, New Zealand.