
Roman Empire
the vast grouping of territories, ruled by representatives of an emperor in Rome and governed by Roman law, that controlled much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, including Palestine, at the time of Jesus (p. 78)

the vast grouping of territories, ruled by representatives of an emperor in Rome and governed by Roman law, that controlled much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, including Palestine, at the time of Jesus (p. 78)