Volume ... of the International Conference The World of the Herods and the Nabataeans

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This comprehensive volume explores the Herodian world through various scholarly contributions. It begins with an introduction by Fergus Millar, providing an overview of the historical context. Tessa Rajak examines Josephus as a historian of the Herods, while David Braund discusses Greek and Roman perspectives. Daniel Schwartz focuses on Herod in ancient Jewish literature, and Alla Kushnir-Stein reviews the state of research on Herodian coins. Tal Ilan investigates ossuaries from the period. The archaeological and artistic dimensions are addressed by Ehud Netzer, who describes Herod's vision for an ideal city, and Joseph Patrich, who analyzes Herodian Caesarea's urban space. John Francis Wilson and Vassilios Tzaferis explore Caesarea Philippi, while David Jacobson delves into the Jerusalem Temple of Herod. New discoveries, such as a Herodian temple at Khirbet Omrit, are presented by Andrew Overman and colleagues. Yizhar Hirschfeld discusses fortified manor houses, and Sarah Japp looks at decorative art. Rachel Hachlili reviews funerary practices during this era. In contextual studies, Nikos Kokkinos examines the royal court, Shimon Dar discusses the agrarian economy, and Duane W. Roller offers insights into Herod's building projects. Additional topics include Christian sources, Herodian inscriptions, army formation, and the Romanization of Judaea, providing a multifaceted view of this significant historical period.