The Thorncrown Journal: Tag: blessing Who Were the Romans? ================================================================================ Doug Reed on 02 March, 2008 10:20:00 When the Romans came, they brought with them high taxes, paganism, and an almost unimagined brutality. Who Were the Religious Leaders of Jesus' Day? ================================================================================ Doug Reed on 02 March, 2008 10:15:00 Jesus greatest opponent was not the greatest sinners of His day but the religious establishment. Who Were the Zealots? ================================================================================ Doug Reed on 02 March, 2008 10:15:00 Jesus words “… for all who take the sword will perish by the sword (Matt. 26:52)” were a chilling warning for the people of His day. Who Were the Herods? ================================================================================ Doug Reed on 02 March, 2008 09:20:00 A look at the family that ruled Palestine in Jesus' day