Daniel 1:1-21: Nebuchadnezzar sacks Jerusalem and takes some of the uppity-ups back to Babylon with him, including Daniel, Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego. They decide they won't eat the kings non-kosher diet and turn out in better shape than the others who ate the luxurious food. They become the King's advisors.......
Meanwhile back in Israel, the regular people are enjoying a little peace and quiet. But 70 years later, here come the religious higher-ups with their fully developed theology and the people are again burdened by temple taxes and rules. Would that we all had the oath of allegiance that Catalonia and Aragon had with their count back in the 13th century. (from the book, Barcelona by Robert Hughes, p.119):
We, who are as good as you, swear to you, who are no better than us, to accept you as our king and sovereign lord, provided you observe all our liberties and laws-but if not, not.
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