(September 6, 2013 at 11:53 am)Minimalist Wrote: Josephus also makes it clear that Tiberius wrote to Vitellius which means that Vitellius was already in Syria before this brouhaha between Aretas and Antipas began. So 35 is the terminus ad quo. We also learn that on his march south Vitellius removed both Pilate and Caiaphas from office and Pilate's term ended in 36. It is unthinkable that Vitellius would have delayed so long in obeying Tiberius' orders if they had arrived in 35 so because of the established historical facts late 35/early 36 makes more sense for the incident with Aretas-Antipas.
Devil's advocate here:
Is it possible that JtB was arrested after the death of Philip but BEFORE Aratas' invasion? Thus making it possible for a start of JC's ministry around 34/35 CE?
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