Masada: The Fall of Israel & the Conquest of Rome #israel #history #bible
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Masada is a majestic, massive rock column that rises up around 1000 feet or 300 meters from the valley floor. It was here the Jews had their last stand against the Roman Empire. However, something tragic happened here. Instead of fighting the Romans, around 1000 of them committed massive suicide.
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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Location of Masada
3:09 - Historical Background Leading Up to the Fall of Masada
6:33 - Sites of Interest
8:00 - Movie of Masada Teaser
8:57 - Riding the Tram Up to the Top of Masada
9:53 - Tour of Masada and Story of Its Fall
26:57 - Bible Truths About Masada
30:36 - Faith Lessons from Masada
Location
1. Masada is located at the Dead Sea's southern end, about 40 miles (64 km.) southeast of Jerusalem.
2. It's a natural flat mountain that rises up from the valley floor some 1,000 ft. (305 m.). It's like a huge column with sheer cliffs on every side that makes it virtually unreachable.
3. Ancient Gomorrah lies at the base of Masada and ancient Sodom is south of Masada about 14 miles (23 km).
Historical Background Leading up to the Fall of Masada
1. Masada was one of 3 fortified fortresses King Herod built for pleasure purposes and from which to protect his territories. He built Masada in about 24 BC.
2. Masada was fortified with elaborate water cisterns fed by diverting water from the nearby mountains. It even had swimming pools and many of the luxuries life afforded at that time.
3. Besides ample water storage, Masada had 15 food storehouses, enough for 10,000 people for 10 years.
4. In 66 BC, events
