Herod - King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans

Herod examines the life, work, and influence of this controversial figure, who remains the most highly visible of the Roman client kings under Augustus. Herod's rule shaped the world in which Christianity arose and his influence can still be seen today.

List of contents

Dedication

List of Maps, Photos, and Illustrations

Preface and acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Ancient Sources

Introduction

PART ONE, HEROD’S LIFE

Chapter 1 In the End is the Beginning"

Chapter 2 From Idumea to Petra (to 64 BCE)

Chapter 3 From Petra to Rome (64–40 BCE)

Chapter 4 From Rome to Rhodes (40–30 BCE)

Chapter 5 From Rhodes to Rome (30–17 BCE)

Chapter 6 From Rome to Jericho (17–4 BCE)

PART TWO, HEROD IN CONTEXT

Chapter 7 Late Hellenism in the Near East

Chapter 8 The Kingdom

Chapter 9 Herod’s Architecture and Archaeological Remains

Chapter 10 Herod's Finances: Inscriptions, Coins, and Economy

Chapter 11 Religious and Military Elites

Chapter 12 Family Matters

Chapter 13 The Herods in Roman Perspective

Indices

About the author

Peter Richardson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religion at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Amy Marie Fisher is an Adjunct Instructor in the Study of Religion at the University of Alberta, Canada.

Summary

Herod examines the life, work, and influence of this controversial figure, who remains the most highly visible of the Roman client kings under Augustus. Herod’s rule shaped the world in which Christianity arose and his influence can still be seen today.

Product details

• Authors: Amy Marie Fisher, Peter Richardson, Peter (University of Toronto Richardson, Peter Fisher Richardson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.08.2020
• EAN: 9780367594626
• ISBN: 978-0-367-59462-6
• No. of pages: 458
• Series: Routledge Ancient Biographies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, Religion: general, Christianity, Jewish Studies, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Archaeology by period / region, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, New Testaments, Classical Greek & Roman archaeology, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Ancient religions and Mythologies