Category:Pompey (subject)

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Pompey was the Roman general who conquered Judea in 63 BCE.

Overview

Pompey and the Jews

Pompey defeated Aristobulus and conquered Jerusalem in 63 BCE. As a result John Hyrcanus II regained the High Priesthood and Antipater was de facto and since c55, de iure in charge of affairs of state.

In Depth

• Pompey (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

• Pompey (arts) -- survey of fictional works

• Pompey (research) -- survey of scholarly works

References

• Pompey / Brook W.R. Pearson / In: Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary, pp. 818-820.

External links

• Wikipedia