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At the time known for the teachings of Jesus, Israel was under Roman rule. Christianity was supressed by both the Herodian kings of the Roman Empire & by the powerful Jewish priesthood. However, Chistianity spread like wild fire outside of Israel in the eastern Mediterranean region in the early first century AD. In Israel the Jewish population fought against Roman control. In 70AD the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans. [BM] {UA}
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