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The Herods

The Herods

Farrar, F. W.

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Religious BiographiesAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162644656
ISBN13: 9781162644653
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Herods by F.W. Farrar is a comprehensive historical account of the infamous Herod family, who ruled Judea during the time of the Roman Empire. The book examines the lives and reigns of Herod the Great, his sons Herod Antipas and Herod Agrippa I, and his grandson Herod Agrippa II. It explores their political and religious policies, their relationships with the Roman authorities, and their interactions with figures such as John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Farrar delves into the family's complex dynamics, including their rivalries, betrayals, and alliances. The book also provides insights into the wider historical context of the period, such as the Jewish Revolt and the destruction of the Second Temple. The Herods is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history, biblical studies, or the politics of the Roman Empire.1898. Frederic W. Farrar, the renowned bible scholar, presents a history of the Herods. Contents: The Jews after the Babylonish Captivity; The Jews Under Ptolemies and Seleucids; The Jews Under Antiochus Epiphanes; Rise of the Asmonaean Family (The Maccabees); The Later Asmonaeans; Antipater, the Idumaean; Herod the Great; Herod, King of the Jews; Troubles at Home and Abroad; A Hated Benefactor; The Public Life of Herod; Public and Private Events; Herod's Domestic Misery; Herod and the Temple; The Temple of the Lord, and the Lord of the Temple; The Midnight and the Daystar; Archelaus the Ethnarch; Herod Philip. Philip the Tetrarch. Herod Antipas.; Herod Agrippa I; Herod of Chalcus and Herod Agrippa II; and The Final Catastrophe. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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