Bethar was the final fortress of the Bar Kokhba Revolt and a stark witness to the collapse of false messianic hope in Judea.
Why Does Bethar Matter in the History of Judea’s Last Great Revolt Against Rome?
The Bar Kokhba Letters — 132–135 C.E.
The Bar Kokhba Letters reveal the final struggle of Jewish resistance against Rome and illuminate the faith, leadership, and tragedy of 132–135 C.E.
The Jewish Revolts and the Roman Response
A sweeping historical-theological study of the Jewish revolts, Rome’s crushing response, and the transformation of Judaism and Christian mission after 70–135 C.E.
