This extraordinary book explores the personal history of Herod the Great. It considers Herod's life in the context of his relationship with the Jewish people and the Gospel account of Jesus Christ. A "great" man, Herod was a political genius who quickly turned the worst of situations into the greatest of opportunities. He rose above every situation that challenged him, even at his darkest hour. Nevertheless, Herod was beset with significant character flaws. His lust for power overwhelmed his sense of morality. Herod the Great measures the true nature of "greatness" upon the human psyche.
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Knoblet.... has written a scholarly, but readable, and interesting book on the life of Herod the Great...If you don't typically enjoy history books, this one may pleasantly surprise you. * The Baptist Bulletin *
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978-0-7618-3087-0 (9780761830870)
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Jerry Knoblet is a Registrar and Faculty Member at Appalachian Bible College, where he teaches Greek, Hebrew, Theology, Bible, and Archaeology. Professor Knoblet served as a pastor for twenty-eight years before coming to ABC. He is well acquainted with modern Israel, having traveled there several times. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary.
Chapter 1 List of Maps Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Acknowledgments Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Historical Background Chapter 7 The Beginning of Roman Rule Chapter 8 Antipater, Procurator of Judea Chapter 9 The Rule of Antigonus Chapter 10 Consolidation Chapter 11 Farewell Mariamne Chapter 12 The Mischief of Costabar Chapter 13 Archaeology and Herod's Building Projects Chapter 14 The Downhill Slide Chapter 15 Herod's Wills and a Testament Chapter 16 The Last Years Chapter 17 Herod and Quirinius Chapter 18 Herod and the Wisemen Chapter 19 Conclusion Chapter 20 Appendices: The Herodian Family; Chronology of Herod's Life; Flavius Josephus Chapter 21 Endnotes Chapter 22 Bibliography Chapter 23 Index
