In the first century, Israel was ruled by the Romans, whose presence was deeply resented by the local people.
(‏ یو ۷ :‏ ۴۹‏ )‏ در قرن اول رومیان بر اسرائیل حکمرانی می‌کردند و اسرائیلیان از آنان بیزار بودند .‏