Hurston, Zora Neale

The Life of Herod the Great

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ISBN 13:
9780008732783
author:
Hurston, Zora Neale
format:
Hardback
publisher:
HQ
language:
English
Publication Year:
2025
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
24 x 15.9 x 3.8 centimetres (1.0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£18.52

Description

Zora Neale Hurston's never-before-published novel brings a fresh perspective to the life of Herod the Great, challenging the traditional portrayal of this biblical figure. Far from the villain of the New Testament, Hurston's Herod is revealed as a complex and multifaceted leader who enriched Jewish culture and brought prosperity to Judea. In this thought-provoking novel, Hurston sheds light on the life of a man who lived in a time of war and imperial expansion, marked by political assassinations and bribery. By reexamining the historical record, Hurston invites readers to reassess their understanding of the past and its relevance to the present. A masterpiece of historical fiction, The Life of Herod the Great offers a unique insight into the life and times of one of history's most fascinating figures.

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