“The Gallus Revolt” The Jewish Revolt against Constantius Gallus
Constantine's son, Constantius II, continued his father's religious policy and harshened anti-Jewish laws. He appointed his cousin Gallus as "Caesar of the East," who severely oppressed the Jewish community in Palestine.
With Constantius allowing Christians to persecute both pagans and Jews, the Jewish community was forced to take action once again against Rome. The uprising, led by Isaac of Tzipori, was known as the Gallus Revolt. The rebellion started at Tzipori, where the Jews managed to gain possession and later spread to Tiberias and Lod (or Lydda).
Jerome, a Christian priest and historian, records that the revolt began with a night assault destroying a Roman garrison, with the Jews procuring the necessary weapons.
In the picture is a solidus or highly pure golden coin with the head of Constantius Gallus.
Solidus or highly pure golden coin of Constantius Gallus
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The Jewish community in Palestine was severely oppressed by Gallus, the Roman emperor of the east, who inflicted harsh and cruel policies. This infuriated the local Jewish community, causing them to revolt against Rome. The rebellion started at Tzipori where the Jews managed to gain possession. It then spread to Tiberias and Lod (Lydda).
The rebellion was led by Isaac of Diocaesarea (also known as Isaac of Tzipori), aided by Patricius, also known as Natrona. Jerome records that the revolt began with a night assault on the Roman garrison, which was destroyed, and allowed the Jews to procure the necessary weapons.
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