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 & Samaria.
Josephus 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.
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