The Fatal Conflict: Judea and Rome

Synopsis

The Rise of Judea explores the tumultuous reign of King Herod and the ascent of Roman stewardship in Judea through the words of Flavius Josephus. From his strategic marriage and political wiles to his immense cultural development and architectural marvels, Herod's destructive ambition leads him to madness, and sets the stage for the fall of the Jewish nation.