Cuspius  Fadus  [ruled 44-46? CE]

Roman cavalry officer sent by Claudius to govern Palestine & surrounding regions after the death of king Agrippa I. He was the first Roman military prefect with authority over Galilee in addition to Judea & SamariaJosephus describes him as efficient in suppressing bandits in Jewish territory, without giving details. But Fadus' swift cavalry attack to stop a mob of Jews led to the Jordan by the folk prophet, Theudas, illustrates his lack of tolerance for any potential disturbance. Though Josephus distinguishes this group from armed bandits, Fadus did not. Theudas was beheaded & many of his followers slain. 

References: Josephus. Antiquities 19.363-364; 20.2-13, 97-100; 
                  _____, War
2.220.

Other resources on line:

Perspective on the World of Jesus

Copyright © 1999-2023 by Mahlon H. Smith
All rights reserved.

an American Theological Library Association Selected Religion Website
OCLC catalog no.: 62046512