Ioudaikou

[Horst Nordfink]

I know they weren't Jewish.

Are you sure?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodian_Dynasty

I know that just because wikipedia says it, doesn't mean it's gospel, but I always thought Herod was Jewish.

[Megas Methuselah]

The page doesn't exactly state that the Herodians were Jewish, but merely that they were of Edomite and Samaritan descent. They were most probably integrated into Jewish society, though.

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

They weren't Jewish. That's why the Jews didn't like them all that much and why Herod tried to win over the Jews by rebuilding 'The Temple'. I used to know where the Herods were from, but it escapes me right now.

[Megas Methuselah]

Edom/Idumea