The True Herod
Autor Geza Vermesen Limba Engleză Hardback – 21 mai 2014
Geza Vermes, whose work on the Historical Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls has made him one of the most recognisable names in Biblical and Jewish studies, provides a new portrait of Herod. Vermes examines Herod's legacy as a political leader, and a potentate, a man of culture, and an all-round smooth operator. Vermes opens up the fascinating character of Herod, from his sizable and fragile ego to his devastation at the execution of his beloved wife, an execution that Herod ordered himself. Beginning with the key historical sources (notably Josephus) Vermes moves on to consider Herod's greatest legacy and testament - his extensive building works, which include the Temple in Jerusalem, Masada and Herodium. Colour images, combined with Vermes' lively prose make this new picture of Herod an enticing and informative guide to one of Ancient History's most misunderstood figures.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780567575449
ISBN-10: 0567575446
Pagini: 216
Ilustrații: 73 illus
Dimensiuni: 170 x 216 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția T&T Clark
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0567575446
Pagini: 216
Ilustrații: 73 illus
Dimensiuni: 170 x 216 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția T&T Clark
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Caracteristici
Considers
Herod's
greatest
legacy
and
testament:
his
extensive
building
works,
including
the
Temple
in
Jerusalem
Notă biografică
Géza
Vermeswas
Professor
Emeritus
of
Jewish
Studies
at
the
University
of
Oxford,
UK
and
was
one
of
the
world's
greatest
experts
on
the
historical
Jesus,
Christian
beginnings,
and
the
Dead
Sea
Scrolls.
With
the
publication
ofJesus
the
Jew(1973)
he
introduced
the
idea
of
Jesus
as
a
1st-century
Jewish
holy
man
to
the
general
public.
His
bookThe
Dead
Sea
Scrolls
in
English(1962)
introduced
the
English
reader
to
the
Scrolls,
going
on
to
sell
over
half
a
million
copies.
Cuprins
Part
I:
A
Bird's
Eye
view
of
Biblical
History1.
From
King
David
to
the
start
of
the
Hellenistic
Period2.
From
the
arrival
of
Hellenization
in
Judaea
to
the
outbreak
of
the
Maccabaean
Uprising3.
The
Maccabee
Trio:
Judas
-
Jonathan
-
Simon4.
The
Hasmonaeans
from
John
Hyrcanus
to
Mattathias
AntigonusPart
II:
Herod
the
GreatPrologue:
The
main
events
of
Roman
history
during
Herod's
ageIntroduction1.
Herod
prior
to
his
appointment
as
king
(73/2
-40
BCE)2.
Herod,
king
of
the
Jews
(40
-
4
BCE)(a)
Herod
consolidates
his
rule
(37
-
25
BCE)(b)
Herod,
the
builder
(25
-
13
BCE)(c)
The
decline
(13-
4
BCE)3.
Herod
the
Villain
or
Herod
the
Great(a)
The
portrait
of
Herod(b)
Herod's
character(c)
Evaluation
of
Herod's
positive
and
negative
achievementsAppendix:
Herod
in
literature
and
cinemaPart
III:
The
Descendants
of
Herod
in
the
New
Testament
and
Josephus1.
Herod
Archelaus
(4
BCE
-
6
CE)2.
Herod
Antipas
(4
BCE
-
39
CE)3.
Herod
Philip
(4
BCE
-
33/4
CE)4.
Herod
Agrippa
I
(41
-
44
CE)5.
Herod
of
Chalcis
(41-48
CE)6.
Herod
Agrippa
II
(50
-
92/3
or
100
CE)ConclusionChronology
of
Herod's
lifeBibliographyIndex
Recenzii
This
beautiful
book
has
been
produced
with
the
dedicated
skill
of
Geza
Vermes'
widow
Margaret
and
a
fine
team
at
Bloomsbury/
T&T
Clark.
Assembling
an
array
of
gorgeous
illustrations
to
match
the
lively
text,
they
have
created
a
lush
product
befitting
Herod's
aesthetic.
This
is
a
rich
read,
despite
its
brevity,
demonstrating
the
knowledge
and
understanding
of
an
author
at
the
peak
of
his
powers,
even
so
close
to
his
death.
In
this
book
that
honours
the
complex
character
of
Herod,
we
have
also
an
honourable
tribute
to
the
exceptional
historian
who
wrote
it.
If the name Herod elicits the static image of a two-dimensional villain for you, read this by the late Vermes ... Generously illustrated with images from the time ... as well as maps, later paintings, sculptures, and reliefs, and based on the author's lifetime of scholarship, the text fleshes out this much maligned character from biblical history. Vermes not only gives context for Herod's negative reputation but also provides a fresh perspective for appreciating admirable accomplishments (for example, renovating the Jerusalem temple) and qualities (loyalty, savvy political instincts, fondness for the learned Jews of his time) ... a clear and winning introduction to a man both larger than life and fully human.
A gripping and scholarly work.
Géza Vermès died in 2013. He left behind him an astonishing corpus of writing about Jewish and biblical history. This final little book is very different from the mighty, ground-breaking scholarly tomes, but it shares the same determination to challenge preconceptions. It is intended, Vermès wrote in his introduction, for "all and sundry", and there is comfort in knowing that the widest possible readership will, or should, encounter Vermès one last time. You may, all along, have disagreed with some things that he wrote, but you'd have been a fool to ignore them.
Vermes describes this intimate side of Herod's life with more gusto than is usual for serious scholars, but it is somewhat refreshing.The True Herodis altogether an attractive volume, with numerous color photographs, maps and genealogical trees. It should be a welcome addition to any library.
Knowing that this book was to be his last, [Vermes] poured into it the accumulated research of decades, but at the same time fashioned it into an elegant and entertaining account of the life and times of one of the most fascinating and maligned figures in Jewish history ... Vermes skilfully reduces the political intrigues and military campaigns of this long reign to a succinct and readable narrative. He also conjures up the magnificence of Herod's main building works.
[In this book] Vermes opens up the fascinating character of Herod ... Colour images, combined with Vermes' lively prose make this new picture of Herod an enticing and informative guide to one of Ancient History's most misunderstood figures.
Lavishly illustrated ... [This book] tells the story of Herod the Great, the king of the Jews, and his successors ... [with] more than seventy illustrations and pictures throughout.
[A] delightful book ... on an interesting character, one of the foremost men of his generation, which deserves to be widely read.
This book is well researched and covers a huge area of material ... [yet] Vermes sets out the historical background with brevity and clarity that should be very welcome by all readers.
In this final book of his career, published posthumously, Geza Vermes's insightful eye remains as sharp as ever. Rejecting the traditional villainous presentation of Herod the Great, and drawing on both literary and archaeological evidence, Vermes argues that Herod was a complex figure, capable of terrible acts but also of loyalty and diplomatic brilliance. Beautifully illustrated, and written with a real relish for presenting a personality almost larger than life, this book vividly explores the history of the Jews, Herod's stunning rise to power, the convolutions of Herod's personal and political life, his maniacal murders, monumental architecture, death and legacy. Herod has both horrified and fascinated us throughout the centuries, and this book superbly captures why.
InThe True Herod, his richly illustrated account of this much-maligned king of the Jews, Geza Vermes once again teaches us that to write great history is also -- perhaps first of all -- to tell a great story.
This is a fascinating journey into the past; the stimulating narrative causes the reader to ponder, wonder, and speculate about human frailties and fortunes. How does an evil genius succeed in building monumental cities and the Temple, even bringing peace to a tortured land? This biography of Herod, 'a genuine tragic hero,' is another of Vermes's monumental achievements from a life devoted to research, study, and reflection.
Few volumes of 181 pages have managed to say as much about Herod as Vermes managed. In fact, none, known to me, have done so. What's most engaging and most important about this slim volume, though, isn't the historical information ... What's most important here is the way that Vermes tells the tale. His book is, if I may be so bold, artistically beautiful and aesthetically amazing. It is a genuine pleasure to read- unencumbered by unnecessary rabbit chasing or reference to irrelevancies ... Students beginning historical studies and seasoned academics should pick up a copy of this book. The former because they will learn the facts of Herod's life and legacy from one of our generation's greatest most gifted scholars. And the latter because they will re-learn facts long forgotten and how to express those facts to readers in a sensible and clear and concise way
If the name Herod elicits the static image of a two-dimensional villain for you, read this by the late Vermes ... Generously illustrated with images from the time ... as well as maps, later paintings, sculptures, and reliefs, and based on the author's lifetime of scholarship, the text fleshes out this much maligned character from biblical history. Vermes not only gives context for Herod's negative reputation but also provides a fresh perspective for appreciating admirable accomplishments (for example, renovating the Jerusalem temple) and qualities (loyalty, savvy political instincts, fondness for the learned Jews of his time) ... a clear and winning introduction to a man both larger than life and fully human.
A gripping and scholarly work.
Géza Vermès died in 2013. He left behind him an astonishing corpus of writing about Jewish and biblical history. This final little book is very different from the mighty, ground-breaking scholarly tomes, but it shares the same determination to challenge preconceptions. It is intended, Vermès wrote in his introduction, for "all and sundry", and there is comfort in knowing that the widest possible readership will, or should, encounter Vermès one last time. You may, all along, have disagreed with some things that he wrote, but you'd have been a fool to ignore them.
Vermes describes this intimate side of Herod's life with more gusto than is usual for serious scholars, but it is somewhat refreshing.The True Herodis altogether an attractive volume, with numerous color photographs, maps and genealogical trees. It should be a welcome addition to any library.
Knowing that this book was to be his last, [Vermes] poured into it the accumulated research of decades, but at the same time fashioned it into an elegant and entertaining account of the life and times of one of the most fascinating and maligned figures in Jewish history ... Vermes skilfully reduces the political intrigues and military campaigns of this long reign to a succinct and readable narrative. He also conjures up the magnificence of Herod's main building works.
[In this book] Vermes opens up the fascinating character of Herod ... Colour images, combined with Vermes' lively prose make this new picture of Herod an enticing and informative guide to one of Ancient History's most misunderstood figures.
Lavishly illustrated ... [This book] tells the story of Herod the Great, the king of the Jews, and his successors ... [with] more than seventy illustrations and pictures throughout.
[A] delightful book ... on an interesting character, one of the foremost men of his generation, which deserves to be widely read.
This book is well researched and covers a huge area of material ... [yet] Vermes sets out the historical background with brevity and clarity that should be very welcome by all readers.
In this final book of his career, published posthumously, Geza Vermes's insightful eye remains as sharp as ever. Rejecting the traditional villainous presentation of Herod the Great, and drawing on both literary and archaeological evidence, Vermes argues that Herod was a complex figure, capable of terrible acts but also of loyalty and diplomatic brilliance. Beautifully illustrated, and written with a real relish for presenting a personality almost larger than life, this book vividly explores the history of the Jews, Herod's stunning rise to power, the convolutions of Herod's personal and political life, his maniacal murders, monumental architecture, death and legacy. Herod has both horrified and fascinated us throughout the centuries, and this book superbly captures why.
InThe True Herod, his richly illustrated account of this much-maligned king of the Jews, Geza Vermes once again teaches us that to write great history is also -- perhaps first of all -- to tell a great story.
This is a fascinating journey into the past; the stimulating narrative causes the reader to ponder, wonder, and speculate about human frailties and fortunes. How does an evil genius succeed in building monumental cities and the Temple, even bringing peace to a tortured land? This biography of Herod, 'a genuine tragic hero,' is another of Vermes's monumental achievements from a life devoted to research, study, and reflection.
Few volumes of 181 pages have managed to say as much about Herod as Vermes managed. In fact, none, known to me, have done so. What's most engaging and most important about this slim volume, though, isn't the historical information ... What's most important here is the way that Vermes tells the tale. His book is, if I may be so bold, artistically beautiful and aesthetically amazing. It is a genuine pleasure to read- unencumbered by unnecessary rabbit chasing or reference to irrelevancies ... Students beginning historical studies and seasoned academics should pick up a copy of this book. The former because they will learn the facts of Herod's life and legacy from one of our generation's greatest most gifted scholars. And the latter because they will re-learn facts long forgotten and how to express those facts to readers in a sensible and clear and concise way