Rome’s emperors, governors, law, and armies shaped Judea’s world, yet Jehovah used that setting to advance the Gospel through Jesus and Acts.
The First-Century Roman Empire and Its Impact on Judea
The Rise of Herod the Great: From Idumean Governor to Client King
Herod the Great rose from Idumean governor to Roman-installed king, embodying Gentile domination over Judea at the very moment Messiah was born.
Archelaus, Antipas, and Philip: The Division of Herod’s Kingdom
After Herod the Great’s death, his kingdom was divided among Archelaus, Antipas, and Philip, reshaping Judea’s political landscape during the New Testament era.
