Agrippa I: Legacy and Scholarly Discourse

In this final volume, we synthesize the life and reign of Herod Agrippa I as we have attempted to objectively reconstruct it based on archaeological remains, historical sources and through a comparison with Herod the Great's approach. We also examine his impact on Judaea and the broader historical context. Key elements include:

Legacy Assessment: We delve into Agrippa's legacy?his policies, diplomacy, and cultural contributions. How did his rule and abrupt demise shape subsequent events?

Reference List: Listed here are the over 200 sources, both ancient and contemporary, which were perused when researching for this thesis. These references span archaeological findings, ancient historical texts, and modern analyses.

Unanswered Questions: Despite our efforts, mysteries remain. Was Agrippa's death politically motivated? What role did toxicology play? We explore unresolved aspects.

Historiographical Reflections: How have scholars interpreted Agrippa's reign over time? We discuss evolving perspectives and the challenges of reconstructing ancient lives.

Elizabeth Legge is a Doctor of Medicine candidate at a European university. She achieved her Master's degree in Classical Archaeology at the University of Pisa, Italy and will be pursuing a PhD in the field. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Bachelor of Sciences in Integrated Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada. She has travelled extensively to all continents since childhood and lived in many countries. She is Australian, Canadian and half English.