a group of Jewish zealots sought safety on Masada, the desert palace and fortress constructed by King Herod I. Following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, they were joined by Jews ...
XXXIII, pp. 385-405 Spring-Autumn 1982 According to Josephus the death of the 960 inhabitants of Masada and the destruction of the palace and the possessions were the premeditated acts of all the ...
Masada is a rugged natural fortress, of majestic beauty, in the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a symbol of the ancient kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction and the last stand of ...
XXXIII, pp. 385-405 Spring-Autumn 1982 According to Josephus the death of the 960 inhabitants of Masada and the destruction of the palace and the possessions were the premeditated acts of all the ...