EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
Episode 29: Flaccus deposed; Events in and around Caesarea Maritima
from The First Century · host brianschmisek
Flaccus is deposed as governor of Egypt in a stealthy move. After being found guilty of maiestas (treason) before the princeps, his property is taken and he is banished to the island of Andros. In Caesarea Maritima, Philip, one of the seven, whose four daughters were known for prophecy, is active promoting his belief in Jesus as the Messiah. A Roman centurion in Caesarea Philippi comes to faith in Jesus as Simon Peter himself witnesses. SHOWNOTES: Deposition of Flaccus (Philo of Alexandria, Against Flaccus, 1-149, esp. 95-124) Lamentation of Flaccus (Philo, Against Flaccus, 157-159) Philip in Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10)
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Flaccus is deposed as governor of Egypt in a stealthy move. After being found guilty of maiestas (treason) before the princeps, his property is taken and he is banished to the island of Andros. In Caesarea Maritima, Philip, one of the seven, whose four daughters were known for prophecy, is active promoting his belief in Jesus as the Messiah. A Roman centurion in Caesarea Philippi comes to faith in Jesus as Simon Peter himself witnesses. SHOWNOTES: Deposition of Flaccus (Philo of Alexandria, Against Flaccus, 1-149, esp. 95-124) Lamentation of Flaccus (Philo, Against Flaccus, 157-159) Philip in Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10)
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