Publisher's Synopsis
The Herods is a historical book written by F. W. Farrar that provides a comprehensive account of the Herodian dynasty, which ruled over Judea during the Roman Empire. The book covers the rise of the Herodian family, including Herod the Great, who was appointed as king of Judea by the Roman Senate. It also delves into the political and religious climate of the time, including the tensions between the Jews and the Romans, as well as the role of the Herodian dynasty in these conflicts. The book explores the lives and personalities of the Herodian rulers, including their ambitions, achievements, and failures. It also examines the impact of the Herods on the Jewish people and their culture, as well as their legacy in history. The Herods is a well-researched and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history, Jewish culture, or 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.
