摘要: Herod - The Great?. claim to historical understanding is more than simply quoting from ancient sources. Not only must anachronism and ethnocentrism be dealt with in order not make the ancients mere instruments of modem preferences, but sources themselves carefully interpreted so that we do become victims their propaganda. challenge with sincerity fairness illustrated this study Great, king Judaeans. Studying history not to aim at discovery final truth, participate conversation about therefore self-reflection self-discovery implied by exploration.