Daniel
and Joel are both committed young zealots, determined to drive the hated Roman occupier out of
Israel. They both display considerable courage throughout the story, showing a willingness to
risk their lives for others and for the Jewish people as a whole.
Their main
difference lies in their respective backgrounds: Joel comes from a wealthy family, whereas
Daniel grew up dirt-poor. Also, Joel's more cerebral than Daniel, a thinker more than a doer.
Nevertheless, that doesn't prevent him from actively getting involved in the armed struggle
against the Romans. But his forte is intelligence-gathering rather than hand-to-hand combat. We
see this when Joel dresses up as a servant and sells fish in the market place to get as much
information...
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