1st Century AD (Roman Era)
The Jewish people were living under Roman occupation, with a strong expectation of a Messiah who would deliver them from foreign rule.
Judea was under Roman control, with local governance often in the hands of client kings like Herod and Roman-appointed officials.
The events occur in Jericho and Jerusalem, significant cities in Judea. Jericho was a prosperous city, and Jerusalem was the religious and cultural center of Jewish life.
Tax collectors were often despised by the Jewish people for their association with the Roman authorities and perceived corruption. The expectation of a Messiah was prevalent, with many Jews anticipating a political liberator.
Jesus
Zacchaeus
A chief tax collector in Jericho who encounters Jesus.