Herod
–Killed many of his
own sons and his wives
uCaesar Augustus said, “It is better to be Herod’s pig than his
son.”
uHerod’s greatest accomplishments were his building programs
and Hellenization of the Levant
–Rebuilt the Temple
in Jerusalem
–Also erected temples
to the Roman gods
–Staged athletic
games in Caesar’s honor
–Constructed the port
at Caesarea Maritama
–Reequipped
Masda
–Rebuilt many cities
in Hellenistic style