description: This book provides a stunning look at the king who had an extraordinary impact on Roman-era Palestine. The author integrates historical, archaeological, and social analyses, writing with clarity and enthusiasm for his subject. The charts, maps and diagrams make this a very accessible tool for use in the classroom. Richardson portrays Herod in the complexity of his Judean and Roman frameworks.
language: English
title: Herod King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans
titlecomplete: Herod King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans
characters: Herod the Great (b. 72 BCE)
genres: History, Religion, Judaism, Ancient History, Biography
ratings_count: 49
places: Judea
publisher: Fortress Press