Historical Fiction
A historical novel reimagining Herod the Great as a visionary king, exploring his life and era with depth.
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A historical novel reimagining Herod the Great as a visionary king, exploring his life and era with depth.
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A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great--not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision. In the 1950s, as a continuation of Moses, Man of the Mountain, Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel about one of the most infamous figures in the Bible, Herod the Great. In Hurston's retelling, Herod is not the wicked ruler of the New Testament who is charg...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of war and political violence from the era.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Major focus on Jewish culture and religious themes tied to Herod's reign.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Central themes of political power, imperialism, and cultural dynamics.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to systemic suffering in historical context.
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