Theophilus ben Ananus
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Theophilus ben Ananus was the Jewish High Priest from 37 to 41 CE.
Overview
Theophilus was one of the five sons of Annas to take the office of High Priest. In 37 CE, while visiting Jerusalem, the Roman governor of Syria Vitellius appointed Theophilus ben Ananus to succeed his brother Jonathan. Theophilus remained in office under the tenure of Marullus, the Roman Governor appointed by Emperor Caligula. It was removed from office when the new Emperor Claudius granted the Kingdom of Judea to Herod Agrippa.