2007-01-10 19:18:39 · 4 answers · asked by flongkoy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They were - but they had a symbiotic relationship with them that helped them stay in power. The Zealots were the real anti-Roman party of the day.
2007-01-10 19:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharisees were definitely anti-Roman. Their party grew out of the Maccabee movement that kicked the "Greeks"out of Israel. They believed in a "pure" Israel, free of foreign influence. They were not as violent or rash as the Zealots, but they hated the occupation.
Their bitter enemies were the Sadducees, who were ONLY interested in maintaining the cult of Temple Sacrifice. The Sadducees did not mind the occupation. As long as there was Temple sacrifice, they would collaborate with the Romans.
2007-01-11 03:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! The Romans were pagan, worshipped idols and were an occuping nation. They taxed and ruled with an iron septor.
However, they knew on which side their bread was buttered (who held the power and could help them with their aims). Thjey used the Romans as much as they could.
2007-01-11 04:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by jemhasb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were minding their own business until the Romans came invading and pillaging.
2007-01-11 03:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Totally Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋