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 time of Jesus Christ. The book explores the complex and often turbulent history of the Herods, from the reign of Herod the Great to the final days of the dynasty. It delves into the political intrigues, family feuds, and religious tensions that characterized the Herodian era, as well as the key figures who shaped this period of history. The book also examines the impact of the Herods on the Jewish people and the early Christian church, and how their legacy continues to reverberate in the modern world. With its detailed analysis and engaging narrative, The Herods is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Near East and the roots of Christianity.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.