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November 18, 2025

Rescuing Herod’s Reputation

A cruel king, a great builder, and a Jew.

Reviewing Martin Goodman’s recent biography of Herod, Mira Balberg considers the changing perceptions of this Judean king, and wonders if Jerusalem should have a street named after him: 

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November 18, 2025

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