Judas of Galilee

Judas of Galilee, or Judas of Gamala, was a Jewish leader who led resistance to the census imposed for Roman tax purposes by Quirinius in the Judaea Province in 6 AD. Quotes about Bible After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. Gamaliel in the Acts of the Apostles 5:37-39 NIV. Others Jude the Galilean was certainly not a master of philosophy or of the ascetic life; historically, he was merely a leader of gangs, or rather of brigands. But he is a typical example of a common mentality: of blind and absolute faith, aspiring to fully realise the idea of the Kingdom of God.  Alfred Loisy, Le origini del cristianesimo, Giulio Einaudi Editore, Torino, 1943, Ch. 2, p. 55. External links Category:1st century deaths Category:People from the Bible Category:Jews Category:Rebellions