Category:Festus (subject)

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Porcius Festus was the Roman governor of Judea, from 58 CE to 62 CE.

Biography

In 58 CE, Porcius Festus succeeded Marcus Antonius Felix as Roman Procurator of Judea. Paul of Tarsus, imprisoned by Felix was deported to Rome by Festus. In 62 CE Lucceius Albinus replaced Festus.

Festus in ancient sources

Josephus' works are the major source of information on Festus.

Festus in Scholarship

Festus in Fiction

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