Tiberius Caesar

Tiberius Caesar was the Roman Emperor during Jesus’ ministry, whose reign provides a historical backdrop for key events in the New Testament, notably referenced in Luke as the time when John the Baptist began his ministry.

People, Places, and Things

Tiberius Caesar

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People, Places, and Things

Leprosy

In the Gospel of Luke, leprosy—once a condition demanding priestly examination, isolation, and ritual cleansing under Mosaic law—becomes a powerful sign of Jesus’ authority to restore both body and community, as he touches the unclean, heals them instantly, and fulfills the law’s promise of true purification.

Scribes

In the first century, Jewish scribes were respected experts in the Law whose devotion to Scripture preserved Israel’s faith, yet in Luke’s Gospel they often clash with Jesus, revealing the tension between knowing the Law and recognizing the One who fulfills it.

Nazareth

Nazareth in the first century was a small, humble village in Galilee known as the hometown of Jesus, where he was raised and began his public ministry.

John the Baptist

John the Baptist, emerging from humble origins and the wilderness, ministers a call to repentance and baptism, preparing the way for Jesus and the coming kingdom of God.

The Ceremony of Circumcion

Jewish boys were circumcised on the eighth day as a commanded sign of God’s covenant with Abraham, marking their entry into the covenant community through a sacred ceremony where the child was named and blessed.

Days of Perification

In Luke 2, the days of purification reflect the First Century Jewish law requiring a mother’s ritual purification and the presentation of the firstborn male at the temple, demonstrating faithful observance of Mosaic customs.