485 ([return])
[ The procurators had the administration of some of the less important provinces, with rank and authority inferior to that of the pro-consuls and prefects. Frequent mention of these officers is made by Josephus; and Pontius Pilate, who sentenced our Lord to crucifixion, held that office in Judaea, under Tiberius.]
486 ([return])
[ Pollio and Messala were distinguished orators, who flourished under the Caesars Julius and Augustus.]
487 ([return])
[ A.U.C. 795, 796.]
488 ([return])
[ A.U.C. 800, 804.]
489 ([return])
[ “Ad bestias” had become a new and frequent sentence for malefactors. It will be recollected, that it was the most usual form of martyrdom for the primitive Christians. Polycarp was brought all the way from Smyrna to be exposed to it in the amphitheatre at Rome.]