Which statement accurately describes the significance of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in the period of Herod's rule?
A. Its expansion during this period represented Herod's attempt to keep peace between the Jews and the Romans.
B. It was desecrated by "idol" statuary installed on Herod's orders, driving Jewish priests out.
C. Herod's rebuilding campaign added Hellenistic features to the Temple's design, such as Corinthian columns, to symbolize the defeat of the Jews by Greek and Roman rulers.
D. It was built in this period to house the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Answer: A
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