- Maccabees - Wikipedia
The Maccabees ( ˈmækəbiːz ), also spelled Machabees (Hebrew: מַכַּבִּים, Makkabbīm or מַקַבִּים, Maqabbīm; Latin: Machabaei or Maccabaei; Ancient Greek: Μακκαβαῖοι, Makkabaioi), were a group of Jewish rebel warriors who took control of Judea, which at the time was part of the Seleucid Empire [1][2] Its leaders, the Hasmoneans, founded the Has
- Maccabees | Meaning, History, Significance, Revolt, Facts | Britannica
Maccabees (flourished 2nd century bce, Palestine) were a priestly family of Jews who organized a successful rebellion against the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV and reconsecrated the defiled Temple of Jerusalem
- Who Were the Maccabees and What Did They Do?
Who were the Maccabees, what did they do? From priests to kings, the Maccabees created an independent Jewish kingdom in the second century BCE Their success was a testament to their zeal—and some significant external factors
- The First Book of Maccabees - Bible Gateway
The First Book of Maccabees was written in Hebrew by a Jew from Jerusalem, probably around the beginning of the first century before Christ However, only translations are extant as well as the Greek text that provides faith for the Church
- Who Were the Maccabees? | Christianity. com
If you’ve heard of Hanukah, you might’ve heard of the Maccabees This group of Jewish people revolted against the Seleucids, when Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to obliterate all Jewish culture
- Who Were the Maccabees? - 13 Facts About the Hanukkah Heroes
The Maccabees were Jewish fighters who led the revolt against the Syrian Greek ruling class Their victory is celebrated every year on Hanukkah
- 1 Maccabees, THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES - USCCB
The two Books of Maccabees contain independent accounts of events (in part identical) that accompanied the attempted suppression of Judaism in Palestine in the second century B C The vigorous reaction to this attempt established for a time the religious and political independence of the Jews
- The Maccabees Hasmoneans: History Overview - Jewish Virtual Library
The family of Mattathias became known as the Maccabees, from the Hebrew word for "hammer," because they were said to strike hammer blows against their enemies Jews refer to the Maccabees, but the family is more commonly known as the Hasmoneans
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