It was a time of lawlessness and violence, fomented by a mixture of the oppressive Roman military presence, the bravado of the anti - Roman Jewish Zealots, and the criminal activities of thieves who took advantage of the chaotic times.
Lokkas seadusetus ja vägivald, mille taga olid rõhuvad Rooma sõdurid, bravuursed Rooma - vastased juudi seloodid ning vargad, kes valitsevat kaost oma huvides ära kasutasid.