Ep. 14: Dialogue, Discourse and Disputation: When Rabbis and Romans Debate

Published: Jan. 4, 2017, 5:57 a.m.

The multi-century Roman occupation of Judah spurred much intercourse between the Jews and their overlords. One particular arena of interactions was in the realm of theological and philosophical discourse. The Romans were enamored with the Jewish religion and core beliefs and frequently peppered the great rabbis with questions. They also instituted public academies of interreligious polemics. […]