Characters
Biblical figures
Messiah
Herod Antipas
"Like the father"
Bio Summary
Ἡρῴδης Ἀντίπας (Herod Antipas)Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea who ordered the execution of John the Baptist and wished to see Jesus just out of curiosity; represents frivolous political power.
Birth
w. 20 BC
Death
w. 39 AD
Family
pai: Herod the Greatesposa: Herodiasmeio_irmaos: Archelaus, Philip
Key Events
- Construction of Tiberiad
- Scandalous marriage with Herodias
- Arrest and beheading of John the Baptist
- Mockery of Jesus during the trial
- Exile ordered by Caligula
Character Traits
VanityImmoralitySuperficial curiosityInstability
Historical Locations
GalileePereaTiberiadJerusalem
Life Lessons
- Unrepentant authority descends into abuse
- Spiritual curiosity without obedience is sterile
- Prophets confront sins of the powerful
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