It is no wonder that one of Jesus’ disciples pointed out the magnificence of Herod’s temple and the size of its stones (Mark chapter 13 verse 1). Herod Antipas (also referred to as Herod the tetrarch) ...

the capitals) by location on a map: see the long list of Online Maps ... part of the Tetrarchy of Herod Antipas, 4 BCE - 39 CE Nazareth, Nain, Cana - towns in the interior of Southern Galilee ...

Galileans in Jesus’ time were burdened by state taxes paid to Rome and Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee who imposed direct taxes on land properties and individuals (head taxes). Indirect taxes were ...

The fact that Herod Antipas, Philip and Archelaus later had territories to share as tetrarchs meant they were simply lucky enough to evade their murderous father’s grasp. Joseph, in a dream ...

Herod the Great, who was the King of Judea during the Roman Empire, is said to have preserved the body of his deceased wife in honey for seven years, despite having ordered her execution. That was at ...

There is a category of things Jesus said that causes many Christians to head for a Tum tablet or try to explain the clear and ...

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