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It was mentioned that the book explained the context surrounding the Jews' negative feelings toward publicans as they were associated with supporting Roman idolatry and taxation.
I have from Gerald Lund, with the coming of the Caesars had come the idea that the emperor was divine, one of the gods. Therefore, the Jews saw taxation as a direct support of idolatry.
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It was mentioned that the book explained the context surrounding the Jews' negative feelings toward publicans as they were associated with supporting Roman idolatry and taxation.
I have from Gerald Lund, with the coming of the Caesars had come the idea that the emperor was divine, one of the gods. Therefore, the Jews saw taxation as a direct support of idolatry.