Elder son of Rabbi Lamech and secret leader of the village zealots. Secretly in love with Tamar, he initially seeks Jesus's military leadership against the Romans but is transformed by Jesus's teachings on love and non-violence. He ultimately protects the Roman centurion Longinus, gets imprisoned, and eventually embraces the Christian faith.
Lamech is Joel's father and a village rabbi who expects Joel to follow his scholarly path.
Joel is the elder brother who must constantly shield Zadok from his reckless zealot actions.
Joel harbors deep romantic feelings for Tamar, which conflicts with his father's plans.
Joel views Longinus as an oppressive Roman occupier threatening his community.
Joel and Judas initially share the zealot belief that divine intervention should be military.
Nathan alerts Joel to the crisis at the inn, acting as a crucial community connector.
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