Agrippa II
The Last of the Herods
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:4th Jul '19
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This comprehensive biography of Agrippa II explores the life and legacy of the last Herodian king, examining his role in history and interactions with early Christianity.
The biography of Agrippa II offers a thorough exploration of the last descendant of Herod the Great, who ruled as a client king of Rome. This work delves into Agrippa's life, starting from his childhood at the Imperial court in Rome to his ascension as king under the reigns of Claudius and Nero. The narrative highlights his unique position as the last ruler responsible for the management of the Temple in Jerusalem, culminating in the heart-wrenching destruction of the Temple during the Judaean-Roman War.
In addition to chronicling his life, Agrippa II provides fresh insights into his role during the War, where he sided with Rome, and examines the implications of his failure to protect Jerusalem. The book also discusses Agrippa’s intriguing interactions with early Christianity, particularly his famous meeting with the Apostle Paul. This encounter sheds light on the complexity of his character and the historical context in which he operated.
The volume not only addresses Agrippa II's personal story but also reflects on the broader themes of Judaean-Roman relations and client kingship. It contrasts his legacy with that of his sister Berenice, who has captured the imagination of many due to her relationship with Titus, the future Roman emperor. The study includes valuable appendices featuring coins and inscriptions from Agrippa's reign, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of this pivotal historical period.
"Neglected in relation to his forefathers such as Herod, Antipas or his father Agrippa I, neglected even in relation to his own sister Berenice who maintained an idyll with Titus the destroyer of the temple of Jerusalem, Agrippa II has never been the subject of any biography. This error is now corrected thanks to this little book very familiar with the news of research on a large number of topics concerning Roman Judea ... We now better understand the extent of our ignorance about the last of the Herodians and it is certain that this work will now be essential for the examination of the dynasty."- Michael Girardin, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 2020
"...outstanding study ... Jacobson excellently threads the reader through the onomastic complexities of the Herodian dynasty, which can be baffling to all (a partial stemma is included) ... Included in the biographical narrative of Agrippa II is a solid account of the Roman-Jewish war. Even though this topic has been previously studied in detail, the author's clear and concise rendition (86-120) is one of the most valuable now available for these years ... The book broadly includes important ancillary material. Most notable is a long discussion and catalog of the inscriptions relating to the king--nearly 40 in all--written by David F. Graf (145-72). This brings all Agrippa II inscriptions into one place. Another essential supplement is a discussion (with photographs) of over a dozen of the king's coins (173-97), which demonstrate the romanization that took place during his reign, as Roman motifs and Latin inscriptions begin to appear over the years ... this will long be the definitive study of Agrippa II, and is an essential addendum to the examination of the ever-fascinating Herodian world."- Duane W. Roller, Classical Journal 2020
"[A]n excellent workable summary for both scholar and layperson interested in the first century Land of Israel and its environs and in anything and everything that may have affected Agrippa II or upon which he may have had an effect." - Joshua Schwartz, Review of Biblical Literature
"Overall, the portrait of Agrippa II the author presents is so interesting that the book can be recommended to a wide range of readers." - Edward Dąbrowa, Sehepunkte 2020"An impressive piece of scholarship – the footnotes are well worth reading – this is a valuable work for any scholar of the period and particularly for the study of the First Romano-Jewish War."-The NYMAS Review
"An impressive piece of scholarship – the footnotes are well worth reading – Agrippa II, a volume in the series "Routledge Ancient Biographies", is a valuable work for any scholar of the period and particularly for the study of the First Romano-Jewish War." - A. A. Nofi, Agade
ISBN: 9781138331815
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 540g
232 pages