Category:House of Annas (subject)

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The House of Annas was a dynasty of Aaronites, which provided many High Priests during the Roman period.

Overview

The House of Annas was the one with the closest ties with the Romans, while the Herodians leaned toward the House of Boethus. Over time, as the Herodians were more and more assimilated in the Roman Imperial administration, the rivalry between the two houses attenuated. King Herod Agrippa I appointed members of the two Houses alternatively every year. At the end, during the Jewish War, the leaders of the two Houses, Ananus ben Ananus of the House of Annas and Joshua ben Gamaliel of the House of Boethus, worked together to provide a moderate leadership to the revolt and perished together when the most radical elements prevailed.

List of High Priests from the House of Annas

Appointed by Quirinius:

  • 33. Annas (Ananus ben Seth), 6-15 CE

Appointed by Valerius Gratus:

  • 37. Caiaphas (Joseph Caiaphas), son-in-law of Annas, 18-36

Appointed by Vitellius:

Appointed by Herod Agrippa I:

Appointed by Herod Agrippa II:

External links

  • [ Wikipedia]

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