Herodian dynasty
Eisenman identifies Paul as a Herodian, calling attention to Paul's peculiar version of Judaism. A presentation seeming to represent the interests of the Herodian dynasty in Palestine, as well as the intention to extend its influence into Asia Minor and further East into Northern Syria and Mesopotamia. He covered this in a series of papers and books beginning in 1984. Offered as proof is Paul's salutation (if authentic), at the end of the Letter to the Romans, where he sends greetings to his "kinsman Herodion" (i. e., "the Littlest Herod") and "all those in the Household of Aristobulus” (the putative son of Herod of Chalcis and the ultimate husband of the infamous Salome – in fact, their son was "the Littlest Herod").