RELS 131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Tzimtzum, Devekut, Raq

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELS 131
• Professor: Aditi Sen- Chowdhury

Document Summary

Herod as king of israel governance style was marked by extravagant self-indulgence, brutality and deception. At the same time, he was one of the most vibrant and successful leaders in all of jewish interests. Due to heord"s origin as idumeans, many jews did not accept herod"s rule as legitimate. Herod made advance son behalf of judean culture and religion. He also improved the quality of life for the peasantry by extending irrigation and reducing lawlessness and banditry. The kingdom of judea prospered under his leadership; however, he prepared to kill any member who would threaten his power because of his suspicious. His most famous project was the renovation of the temple in jerusalem. The interpretations of the rabbinic movement, which incorporated the pharisaic traditions, have de ned jewish beliefs and practices for the past 2000 years. The teacher and religious leaders who helped to steer jewish communities after the devastating loss of the temple.