Compose a timeline of the major rulers of Palestine from 333 BCE to 70 CE. Between 333 BCE and 70 CE, Palestine was caught in the tug-of-war between the more powerful nations around it, as well as the political aspirations of the Jewish people.

Compose a timeline of the major rulers of Palestine from 333 BCE to 70 CE. Between 333 BCE and 70 CE, Palestine was caught in the tug-of-war between the more powerful nations around it, as well as the political aspirations of the Jewish people. As such, there were a series of rulers and kings staking claim to this region. To grasp the cultural and political background of the New Testament, you must identify the major rulers and the nations they represent as well as the timeline of their rule. Why, for example, in the crucifixion narratives does Jesus appear before both Herod and Pilate? Why did Paul makes a defense before both Jewish and Roman political authorities? Learning Activity #4: Rulers of Palestine Timeline Compose a timeline of the major rulers of Palestine from 333 BCE to 70 CE in three stages. First, identify the nations who ruled Palestine during this period and list the dates of their rule. This will serve as the framework into which the rulers will be placed. It will also help you to keep the big picture in mind while you work. Next, identify individual rulers by placing them within the framework of the nation on whose behalf they rule. Give the approximate dates of each ruler’s reign in Palestine. During Roman rule, you may find that there were Roman governors and figurehead rulers. List both and indicate whether the ruler is a figurehead ruler. There is not one way to do your outline. Be creative, but make sure that the information is presented clearly and accurately.