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'''Survey of ancient sources on [[Agrippa II]]'''
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Survey of ancient sources on [[Agrippa II]].


==Overview==  
==Overview==  
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The writings of Flavius Josephus are the major source of information for the life and deeds of King Herod Agrippa II. He is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
The writings of Flavius Josephus are the major source of information for the life and deeds of King Herod Agrippa II. He is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.


==Primary sources==
==Jewish sources==


====Josephus, Jewish Antiquities====
====Josephus, Jewish Antiquities====


Ant XVIII 5, 4 -- [[Herod Agrippa|Agrippa]] had by Cypros two sons and three daughters, which daughters were named [[Berenice]], Mariamne, and [[Drusilla]]; but the names of the sons were [Herod] Agrippa [II] and Drusus, of which Drusus died before he came to the years of puberty.
Ant XVIII 5, 4 -- [[Herod Agrippa|Agrippa]] had by Cypros two sons and three daughters, which daughters were named [[Berenice]], Mariamne, and [[Drusilla]]; but the names of the sons were [Herod] Agrippa [II] and Drusus, of which Drusus died before he came to the years of puberty.
==Christian sources==


====Acts of the Apostles===
====Acts of the Apostles===


"Berenice and Agrippa arrived at Caesarea to welcome [the new Roman governor] Festus (Acts 25:13). Since they were staying there several day, Festus laid Paul's case before the king (25:14)... On the next day Agrippa and Berenice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in" (25:23). After listening to Paul's speech "the king rose, and the governor and Berenice and those who were sitting with them; and as they were leaving they said to one another, This man is doing nothing to deserve death or imprisonment" (26:30-31).  
Acts.25.13 Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.
Acts.25.22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.
Acts.25.23 So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
Acts.25.24 And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts.25.26 But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write.
Acts.26.1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:
Acts.26.2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews,
Acts.26.19 “Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Acts.26.27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.”
Acts.26.28 And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?”
Acts.26.32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.
 
==Roman sources==
 
====Photius====
 
==== Tacitus ====


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Survey of ancient sources on Agrippa II.

Overview

The writings of Flavius Josephus are the major source of information for the life and deeds of King Herod Agrippa II. He is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.

Jewish sources

Josephus, Jewish Antiquities

Ant XVIII 5, 4 -- Agrippa had by Cypros two sons and three daughters, which daughters were named Berenice, Mariamne, and Drusilla; but the names of the sons were [Herod] Agrippa [II] and Drusus, of which Drusus died before he came to the years of puberty.

Christian sources

=Acts of the Apostles

Acts.25.13 Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. Acts.25.22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.” Acts.25.23 So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Acts.25.24 And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. Acts.25.26 But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write. Acts.26.1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: Acts.26.2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, Acts.26.19 “Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, Acts.26.27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.” Acts.26.28 And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” Acts.26.32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Roman sources

Photius

Tacitus

Lobbies for Vespasian