Would You Like To Know More About The Era In Which Jesus Christ Was Born? 

If you love a great story, this is a course for you. In the year 94 A.D., Jewish historian Josephus wrote an extensive history of the Jewish people. In it he told the account of the life and times of Herod the Great, king of Judea. Because Herod's life was full of brilliance, intrigue, and scandal, Josephus spent a great deal of time chronicling his life. Because of this we have a number of interesting stories that tell us a great deal about the times leading up to the birth of Christ. From Herod's story, we learn about the nature of the Roman Empire and their influence on their client states, such as the nation of Israel, in the first century. We also come into contact with all the religious groups that Jesus will interact with, such as the chief priests, the Sadducees, and the Pharisees. The lessons in this course move quickly and will hold your attention. If you enjoy history or simply love a good story, you will find this fascinating. If you want to know more about the world into which Jesus was born, this series will be a great resource. No where else can you find this important and intriguing story in such an easy-to-listen-to format.