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Content Warning: This story is for audiences aged 18 plus.
In 62 CE Jerusalem, high priest Ananus exploits a Roman power vacuum to target the Nazarene leader, Yaakov the Just. Though he is the brother of Yeshua, Yaakov lives as a humble, pious bulwark of the community. Facing a rigged trial before the Sanhedrin, he is pressured to publicly renounce his brother’s messianic claims to save his life. His unwavering response leads to a brutal confrontation at the Temple's highest point.
By Esa MyllyläContent Warning: This story is for audiences aged 18 plus.
In 62 CE Jerusalem, high priest Ananus exploits a Roman power vacuum to target the Nazarene leader, Yaakov the Just. Though he is the brother of Yeshua, Yaakov lives as a humble, pious bulwark of the community. Facing a rigged trial before the Sanhedrin, he is pressured to publicly renounce his brother’s messianic claims to save his life. His unwavering response leads to a brutal confrontation at the Temple's highest point.