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Porcius Festus was the 5th procurator of Judea from about 59 to 62, succeeding Antonius Felix . Term in office. The exact time of Festus in office is not known. The earliest proposed date for the start of his term is c. 55–56, while the latest is 61. [1] .
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Porcius Festus was a Roman procurator, succeeding Antonius Felix somewhere between AD 55 and 60. History describes him as fair and reasonable—much more so than Felix or Festus’ successor, Albinus. In the Bible Porcius Festus is known for sending Paul to Rome to stand trial under Emperor Nero.
Porcius Festus. FESTUS, PORCIUS pôr’ shəs fĕs’ təs ( Φῆστος, G5776 ). Of Porcius Festus’ life prior to his appointment to Antonius Felix’ vacant procuratorship nothing is known. The date is variously given as a.d. 57, 58, 59 and 60. The discrepancy can manifestly be much narrowed.
Festus, Porcius was the procurator of Judea from 60 to 62 CE. He dealt with Paul's appeal to Caesar, the Sicarii, and the wall dispute between Agrippa II and the Jews.
Paul faced the Roman governor Porcius Festus and the Jewish king Agrippa II in a trial for his faith in Christ. Read the biblical text, the historical background, and the commentary on Paul's speech and his appeal to Caesar.
Festus, Porcius was a Roman procurator of Palestine who sent St. Paul to Rome for trial in 62 AD. He was an honest and capable administrator, but he could not stop the Jewish hostility toward Rome that led to a rebellion in the desert.
Festus, Porcius° was a Roman procurator of Judea from 60 to 62 c.e. He suppressed the Sicarii, sent Paul to Rome, and allowed the priests to rebuild the wall around the Temple.
