英譯中(2)

The laws concerning Jewish martyrdom crystallized in the second century in response to Roman religious persecutions. The rise of martyrdom during that period became so alarming that the rabbis felt obliged to provide clear guideline as to when it is expected…
… Josephus’s historical narrative addresses only the men’s response to Elazar Ben- Yair’s plan of collective suicide and ignores the women’s and children’s perspectives.