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  • Was Jesus Born at Christmastime?
    Awake!—1975 | December 22
    • Historical records show that Tiberius began to rule on August 17, 14 C.E. (Gregorian calendar). By Roman reckoning Tiberius’ first year ran from the date he took power, August 17, 14 C.E., to August 17, 15 C.E.a

  • Was Jesus Born at Christmastime?
    Awake!—1975 | December 22
    • a Although Tiberius was associated with Augustus in rulership, not until his sole rule did he begin to reign as caesar. Logically, therefore, the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar was the actual fifteenth year of his reign.

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