The Rule of Herod
King Herod the great was the son of Antipater, his name was a variety of membrs of the royal dynasty which originated in Edom or idmea after adopted by Jewish religion. His kingdom was comprised of Judea, Samaria, Galilee, Idumea, Batanea, and Peraea which reflected the same size of Solomon and David kingdoms. Herod had exceptional leadership skills, but he was disliked by the Jews. He was related by marriage to the Maccabean dynasty, but his attitude toward them was cruel. He executed his brother-in-law, sons, and several of his wivies. Heavt taxed were enforced and any rebellion was brutally repressed. Herod has not close ties to the people he had rule over and his death was unexpected, but it was conformation of Jesus’ …show more content…
His weaknesses was unfair burden on the Jewish citizens. And lastly, his life’s lessons would reflect uncontrolled ambition can turn a person into a monster (Zavada, no date).
The rule of Herod was very challenging for the Jews. They were forced to live in poverty due to his lavish lifestyle. With the freedom of religion being taken away a pagan began to fall over the city. Even with having one of the most largest and gracious temples it was also known to have the highest number of pagans. Prior to the failures of other dynasties the Herodian rule was economically stable and prosperous. Making sure that the Jews were served Herod was a strategic leader and kept close ties with Rome. Not impressed by Herod’s ruling the Jews seen him as an outcast because of his connection to the Roman Empire. Failing to earn the favor and respect of the Jews, Herod tried marrying a hamonean princess however it failed. Following the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Herod influenced the Hellenistic culture over the city of Jerusalem religiously. They both contributed to the introduction of entertainment joints, wrestling matches and open Jerusalem up to the gentile. With the support
King Herod the great was the son of Antipater, his name was a variety of membrs of the royal dynasty which originated in Edom or idmea after adopted by Jewish religion. His kingdom was comprised of Judea, Samaria, Galilee, Idumea, Batanea, and Peraea which reflected the same size of Solomon and David kingdoms. Herod had exceptional leadership skills, but he was disliked by the Jews. He was related by marriage to the Maccabean dynasty, but his attitude toward them was cruel. He executed his brother-in-law, sons, and several of his wivies. Heavt taxed were enforced and any rebellion was brutally repressed. Herod has not close ties to the people he had rule over and his death was unexpected, but it was conformation of Jesus’ …show more content…
His weaknesses was unfair burden on the Jewish citizens. And lastly, his life’s lessons would reflect uncontrolled ambition can turn a person into a monster (Zavada, no date).
The rule of Herod was very challenging for the Jews. They were forced to live in poverty due to his lavish lifestyle. With the freedom of religion being taken away a pagan began to fall over the city. Even with having one of the most largest and gracious temples it was also known to have the highest number of pagans. Prior to the failures of other dynasties the Herodian rule was economically stable and prosperous. Making sure that the Jews were served Herod was a strategic leader and kept close ties with Rome. Not impressed by Herod’s ruling the Jews seen him as an outcast because of his connection to the Roman Empire. Failing to earn the favor and respect of the Jews, Herod tried marrying a hamonean princess however it failed. Following the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Herod influenced the Hellenistic culture over the city of Jerusalem religiously. They both contributed to the introduction of entertainment joints, wrestling matches and open Jerusalem up to the gentile. With the support