who we are invited to sees a not only suspect planting the power structures of the world but changing the very meaning of power itself. the whole story of king herrod is almost a played on words where king herrod is referred to king herrod. but the reader knows who the real king is. the real king is jesus. aaron gayle and bring gospel analysis and archaeology into focus at a place mary and joseph could not avoid on their way to nazareth from bethlehem. herrod was very concerned about security. herrodian. important politically for places like this to be not just impressive but intimidating. no matter which way you traveled from nazareth to bethlehem, this volcano shaped mound is clearly visible. it s just one of herrod the great monumental building