AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
Paper 2
Revise: Call of LeviTax collectors were widely disliked in the society in which Jesus lived. They collected unpopular taxes for Roman rule and had a reputation for dishonesty and greed. Collectors could demand more than was required and keep the extra money for themselves.
- Revise: Attitudes to the Disregarded
A person who collected taxes for Roman authorities or local rulers. Many were distrusted because of their connection with Roman rule and their reputation for overcharging.