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'''Ventidius Cumanus''' was the Roman governor of Judea, from 48 CE to 52 CE, under Emperor [[Claudius]]. | |||
==Overview== | |||
In 48 CE, Ventidius Cumanus succeeded [[:Category:Tiberius Alexander (subject)|Tiberius Alexander]] as Roman Procurator of Judea, while [[Ananias ben Nebedeus]] was confirmed the High Priest. Cumamus proved to be less effective than his predecessor. His tenure was marked by a series of crisis, violence and unwise decisions, so much so that at the end Cumanius was removed from office and sent into exile. In 52 CE [[:Category:Felix (subject)|Marcus Antonius Felix]] replaced Cumanius. | |||
==Cumanus in ancient sources== | |||
Josephus' works are the major source of information on Cumanus. | |||
==Cumanus in Scholarship== | |||
==Cumanus in Fiction== | |||
==Related categories== | |||
*[[:Category:Roman Governors (subject)|Roman Governors (subject)]] | |||
==References== | |||
*'''Cumanus''' / [[Brook W.R. Pearson]] / In: [[Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary]], 238-239. | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventidius_Cumanus Wikipedia] | |||
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[[Category:People]] | |||
Revision as of 14:05, 12 October 2011
- ANCIENT SOURCES: see Cumanus (sources)
- SCHOLARLY AND FICTIONAL WORKS: see Cumanus (works)
Ventidius Cumanus was the Roman governor of Judea, from 48 CE to 52 CE, under Emperor Claudius.
Overview
In 48 CE, Ventidius Cumanus succeeded Tiberius Alexander as Roman Procurator of Judea, while Ananias ben Nebedeus was confirmed the High Priest. Cumamus proved to be less effective than his predecessor. His tenure was marked by a series of crisis, violence and unwise decisions, so much so that at the end Cumanius was removed from office and sent into exile. In 52 CE Marcus Antonius Felix replaced Cumanius.
Cumanus in ancient sources
Josephus' works are the major source of information on Cumanus.
Cumanus in Scholarship
Cumanus in Fiction
Related categories
References
- Cumanus / Brook W.R. Pearson / In: Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary, 238-239.