Ben-Hur

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In the year of our Lord...

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...Judea, for nearly a century,
had lain under the mastery of Rome.

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In the seventh year of the reign
ofAugustus Caesar...

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...an imperial decree
ordered every Judean...

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...each to return
to his place of birth...

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... to be counted and taxed.

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Converging ways of many of them led
to their capital city, Jerusalem...

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... the troubled heart of their land.

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The old city was dominated
by the fortress ofAntonia...

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... the seat of Roman power...

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...and by the great golden temple...

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... the outward sign of
an inward and imperishable faith.

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Even while they obeyed
the will of Caesar...

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... the people clung proudly
to their ancient heritage...

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...always remembering
the promise of their prophets...

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... that one day there would be
born among them a redeemer...

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... to bring them salvation
and perfect freedom.

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You'll be counted at Hebron.

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-Name?
-Samuel.

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-What city?
-Joppa.

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-What family?
-Michael.

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-Move on. Move on.
-Yes.

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-Name?
-Joseph.

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-What city?
-Nazareth.

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-What family?
-David of Bethlehem.

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And the woman?

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My wife.

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Move on.
You'll be counted at Bethlehem.

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Come on, come on.