Herodians
Herodians is the term used in the New Testament to describe a political faction or loose coalition that supported the Herodian dynasty and, by extension, Roman authority in Judea during the first century CE. The designation does not imply a formal religious movement; rather, it refers to a group of elites—often aristocrats, high priests, and court officials—who benefited from dynastic rule and cooperation with Rome.
Origins and membership of the Herodians are not defined by a single creed, but by their allegiance
In the Gospel narratives, the Herodians are depicted as opponents of Jesus and as partners with the
Historically, evidence for the Herodians outside the Christian texts is limited, and their exact role or influence