Emperor living at the time of the New Testament
Augustus
Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted heir, became master of the Roman world at Actium in 31 BC and was named Augustus by the Senate in January 27 BC. His decree that all the world be enrolled brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1). He died in August AD 14.
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