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Herod the Great: A Biblical and Historical Profile

King Herod the Great appears briefly in Scripture, yet his life impacted the Jewish world. This teaching profiles Herod’s lineage, political maneuvers, building projects, and the role he played in the story of Messiah’s birth.

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