Monthly Archives: February 2009

Suetonius and the New Testament #2 Expulsion of Jews

My previous entry was the last of the series involving Tacitus, but the first of a shorter series about Suetonius and the New Testament.  In the book of Acts 18:1-3 it is recorded that the Jews were expelled during the … Continue reading

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Tacitus and the New Testament Part 7

In the Book of Acts it is recorded that there was a large famine over the whole world (which in ancient times normally constituted the Roman Empire). Acts states that this occurred during the reign of Claudius. Acts 11:27-30 And … Continue reading

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Tacitus and the New Testament Part 6

Herod the Great reigned in Judæa for 37 years from 41 BC to 4 BC. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born during his reign (Matthew 2:1; Luke 1:5). According to the Gospel of Matthew, Herod … Continue reading

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