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Ancient Roman amphitheater in Zippori. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Gallus Revolt 351–353 AD: The Last Jewish Rebellion Against Rome in Israel

Between Messianic Expectations and the Weakness of the Empire: How a Limited Revolt Led to Severe Roman Oppression and a Careful Memory in Sage Sources
A cat walks around the Jerusalem market of Beit Rishon. Image prepared by DALEE

The Cat Chapter 2 Early Appearances: The Missing Cat in Pre-Sage Jewish Sources

We will search in vain for the word "cat" in the Bible. Not so in the Tanakh and Talmudic literature, and certainly in the Midrashic literature.