Tiberius
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Tiberius in the Bible?
Tiberius was the second Roman emperor, reigning from 14 AD to 37 AD. Adopted by Augustus, he succeeded him and maintained a conservative administrative style, overseeing significant military campaigns led by Germanicus and Drusus, as well as the political rise and fall of Sejanus.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Tiberius provides the necessary historical and political context for the New Testament, particularly regarding the timeline of Jesus' ministry, the governance of Pontius Pilate, and the imperial authority under which the early Christian movement emerged.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.