Summary: Today the Church remembers the slaughter of the innocents, Herod's savage massacre of all the children two years and younger in the region of Bethlehem after Jesus' birth. The story is recounted in Matthew 2. Who was Herod? How did he become king? How were the Romans involved in Palestinian political affairs? Understanding the historical backdrop of first-century Judea helps us put the story in perspective. It also reveals its historical plausibility. This podcast will give you the complete run down. I hope you enjoy it! As always, you can listen on iTunes or click the link below and, as always, your comments are welcome in the comment box below. TSP 30: TSP 30: Herod and the Slaughter of the Innocents: The Rest of the StoryThis week on "The Sacred Page with Michael Barber".
