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Annas the High Priest

Annas, who's name means "The grace of Jehovah" was the son of Seth and appointed high priest of the Jews in 6 A.D in his 37th year. He was high priest from 6 to 15 A.D. but as long as he lived he was the virtual head of the priestly party in Jerusalem. He was chosen to the high priesthood by Quirinius, the imperial governor of Syria; obliged to giv...

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Caiaphas the High Priest

Caiaphas, who's name means "searcher" was appointed high priest (after Simon ben Camith) by the procurator Valerius Gratus, under Tiberius, 18 A.D.. He continued in office from A.D. 26 to 37, when the proconsul Vitellius deposed him. He was the president of the Jewish council (Sanhedrim) which condemned the Lord Jesus to death, Caiaphas declaring H...

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David - Smith's Bible Dictionary

David: (well-beloved), the son of Jesse. His life may be divided into three portions: 1. His youth before his introduction to the court of Saul; 2. His relations with Saul; 3. His reign. 1. The early life of David contains in many important respects the antecedents of his future career. It appears that David was the youngest son, probably the y...

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List of Jewish High Priests

1. Simon II the Just, 220-190 B.C. 2. Onias III, 190-174 B.C. 3. Jason/Jeshua,175-172 B.C. 4. Menelaus, 172-162 B.C. 5. Alcimus, 162-156 B.C. 6. Jonathan, 153-142 B.C. 7. Simon, 142-135 B.C. 8. John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 B.C. 9. Aristobulus I, 104-103 B.C. 10. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C. 11. Hyrcanus II, 76-67 B.C. 12. Aristobulus II, ...

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Important Old Testament Dates

Adam to Nehemiah. It follows the major people and events of the Old Testament in chronological order. Bible History Online....

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The Life of Jesus in Harmony

This information program takes us through the life of Christ in harmony with all four of the gospel accounts. The emphasis is on, "Y'Shua ha Mishiach" - Jesus, the Messiah. Understanding His teachings from a Hebraic backdrop, and examining His life and character in a way that gives insight into the incomprehensible love of a Man among men, One who ...

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Glossary of People, Places and Events

During the time of Christ. Bible History Online....

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Images of Herod and Family

Photos from around the net. Browsable directory. Bible History Online....

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The Death of Herod the Great

Herod died in 4 BC at the age of 69. The historian, Josephus, describes the death of Herod at great length. Herods life, activities, death and the Herodium. Bible History Online....

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The Babylonians

Who were the Babylonians? Where were they from? Why does the Bible mention so much about them? These questions and more are often asked by curious students of the Book of Books, the Bible. One of the main interests in this region of the world is no doubt attached to some of the miraculous events that happened nearby, such as the Garden of Eden, Noa...

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