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TitleTaxes in Judea
Publication TypeChart
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsWelch, John W., and John F. Hall
Number2-6
PublisherFoundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies
CityProvo, UT
KeywordsKingdom of Judea; Roman Empire; Study Helps; Taxes
Abstract

Taxation was as much a part of the world of the New Testament as it is in our world today. Various kinds of taxes were imposed, by differing authorities, and for an array of purposes. Religious taxes supported the temple and the central Jewish institutions. Imperial taxes went to support the Roman government, and local taxes were levied by Jewish rulers and paid for the infrastructure of Judean commerce. The total tax burden was perhaps as high as 60 percent of all production, but this burden was not primarily imposed by the Romans. As in any age, the combination of these many taxes resulted in popular dissatisfaction.

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