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Rediscovering the Fascinating Revolt of Bar Kochba
The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135 CE) marked the Jewish people’s valiant last stand in ancient times to maintain political independence on their own land. Explore modern-day discoveries made in the Judean desert that have contributed greatly to scholars’ understanding of the revolt. See extensive illustrations and photos, and a new picture emerging of Bar Kokhba and the failed revolt that he led.