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The Zealots were militant freedom fighters driven by zeal for God and the Torah in 1st century Judea. They were not a monolithic party but rather an ideological movement that manifested in various groups advocating for revolution against Roman rule. Notable factions included the followers of Josephus' "fourth philosophy," who revolted in 6 AD, and the Sicarii, known for their assassination tactics during the 50s and 60s AD. These groups drew inspiration from heroic figures like Phinehas, reflecting their commitment to divine law and national sovereignty.
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