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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. | 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. | ||
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* [[Cumanus (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources | * [[Cumanus (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources | ||
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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 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
- Cumanus (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
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References
- Cumanus / Brook W.R. Pearson / In: Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary, 238-239.
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