did Jews expect other peoples to "believe" in their God? Was there a special punishment reserved for "others?" Did Jews living outside of Israel expect Egyptians, Moabites, Assyrians, etc. to accept, or to "believe in," the God of Israel?
How were "others" living within Israel treated? Were they required to sacrifice to the God of Israel? Were they punished in any way for not paying homage to the God of Israel? Were "others" required to pay special taxes? Was there punishment for those who didn't keep the commandments? Was excommunication practiced? Would that mean that all non-Jews were expelled from Israel?
I understand that the Romans were tolerant of religious beliefs, but were iron fisted in the political arena. (Jesus would have known very well that he was treading on thin ice by claiming to be "king of the Jews.")
2007-08-06
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